Microsoft Entra ID Enforces Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) from October 15, 2024
Date: 2024-10-10
Author: Versasec
Starting October 15, 2024, Microsoft is enforcing mandatory Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) for users accessing Office 365 and Azure admin portals through Entra ID. This change aims to strengthen security and protect against phishing, account takeovers, and other threats targeting cloud environments. According to recent Microsoft research, “MFA can block more than 99.2% of account compromise attacks”.
Administrators are encouraged to enable MFA now to avoid disruptions and ensure compliance. Microsoft recommends passkeys (FIDO) and certificate-based authentication (CBA), as both methods will satisfy the MFA requirement. Organizations that require more time will have until April 2025, but will be at greater risk.
Organizations should act now to stay secure and compliant as MFA becomes the new standard for cloud-based services. Contact a Versasec representative in your region to simplify MFA deployment for your organization.
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