Mandatory MFA for Azure Sign-in
Microsoft Enforces Mandatory Multi-Factor Authentication for Azure Users
Enhanced Security
Administrative Changes in Microsoft Management Portals like Intune
MFA also mandatory for service accounts & Emergency Access accounts
All accounts must comply with MFA, also service accounts and emergency access accounts. This alos impacts organizations that use user accounts as service accounts.
Implementation Phases - starting this October 2024
MFA enforcement will occur in two phases, starting in October 2024. There is no option to opt-out for MFA. Organization that have disabled Security Defaults and have implemented custom Security Policies still need to have all accounts protected by MFA. A grace period is available for complex environments, allowing enforcement deferral until March 15, 2025.
Entra ID Identity and Access Management
Microsoft Entra ID included in all Microsoft 365 subscriptions
Microsoft Entra ID is a cloud-based identity and access management service that provides secure authentication and authorization for users, enabling single sign-on (SSO) and multi-factor authentication (MFA) across various applications and services. It also offers robust identity protection, user and application management, and role-based access control to ensure that only authorized individuals have access to specific resources.
Entra ID Managed Identities
Entra ID provides managed identities for Azure resources, which are automatically managed, rotated, and protected by Azure. This eliminates the need for credential management and reduces the risk of credentials being accidentally leaked.
Entra ID Service Principles
Entra ID Secure Access
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