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Updated 08/19 with details of ‘Double Agent’ authentication issue.that led to a multi-hour outage. While a newly announced mandatory two-factor authentication login requirement would not have prevented that kind of distributed denial of service attack, it will have a positive impact when it comes to protecting user data and identity.
Phase one, starting in October, requires 2FA to be used when signing in to Azure portal, Microsoft Entra admin center and Intune admin center. This enforcement will be gradually rolled out to all tenants. Global admins should start receiving a 60-day notice from Microsoft starting August 15, containing the data of enforcement and the actions that are required of them.
“By enforcing MFA for Azure sign-ins, we aim to provide you with the best protection against cyber threats,” Microsoft said, “We appreciate your cooperation and commitment to enhancing the security of your Azure resources.”A timely confirmation of the importance of multi-factor authentication, for all users and not just admins, comes in a report from Cymulate by security researchers Ilan Kalendarov and Elad Beber.
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