{"id":4718,"date":"2024-10-07T16:37:54","date_gmt":"2024-10-07T16:37:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pax8.com\/blog\/?p=4718"},"modified":"2024-10-08T17:37:03","modified_gmt":"2024-10-08T17:37:03","slug":"microsoft-mfa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pax8.com\/blog\/microsoft-mfa\/","title":{"rendered":"Microsoft is now requiring MFA for several products. Get your clients up to speed."},"content":{"rendered":"

As part of Microsoft\u2019s<\/a> ongoing efforts to keep businesses secure, the company announced it would begin requiring multifactor authentication<\/a> (MFA) for Azure portal, Microsoft Entra admin center, and Intune admin center as of October 15, 2024. What do these new Microsoft MFA requirements mean for managed service providers (MSPs) and their clients? Read on to learn more.<\/p>\n

What is multifactor authentication (MFA)?<\/h2>\n

MFA is a critical security measure that adds an extra layer of protection to your Microsoft 365 accounts. By requiring two or more verification methods\u2014something you know (like a password), something you have (like a phone or security key), or something you are (like a fingerprint or face recognition)\u2014MFA ensures that even if one credential is compromised, unauthorized users are prevented from accessing your account.<\/p>\n

Where will Microsoft be requiring MFA?<\/h2>\n

Microsoft is now requiring<\/a> that MFA be in place for anyone signing into the Azure portal, Microsoft Entra admin center, and Intune admin center. To ensure your clients and their users can maintain access, you\u2019ll need to enable MFA by October 15.<\/p>\n

Why is Microsoft making this change?<\/h2>\n

Microsoft has made security a core tenet of its philosophy. Its Secure Future Initiative<\/a> aims to have its products secure by design to protect users, systems, and data.<\/p>\n

In line with this philosophy, MFA for Microsoft 365 (M365) provides:<\/p>\n