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As mentioned in MC862873, starting on or after October 15, 2024, to further increase security, Microsoft will require admins to use multi-factor authentication (MFA) when signing into the Microsoft Azure portal, Microsoft Entra admin center, and Microsoft Intune admin center. Note: This requirement will also apply to any services accessed through the Intune admin center, such as Windows 365 Cloud PC. To take advantage of the extra layer of protection MFA offers, we recommend enabling MFA as soon as possible. To learn more, review Planning for mandatory multifactor authentication for Azure and admin portals.
[How this will affect your organization:]
MFA will need to be enabled for your tenant to ensure admins are able to sign-in to the Azure portal, Microsoft Entra admin center and Intune admin center after this change.
[What you need to do to prepare:]
- If you have not already, set up MFA before October 15, 2024, to ensure your admins can access the Azure portal, Microsoft Entra admin center, and Intune admin center.
- If you are unable to set up MFA before this date, you can apply to postpone the enforcement date.
- If MFA has not been set up before the enforcement starts, admins will be prompted to register for MFA before they can access the Azure portal, Microsoft Entra admin center, or Intune admin center on their next sign-in.
For more information, refer to: Planning for mandatory multifactor authentication for Azure and admin portals.
Source: Microsoft
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The upcoming update requiring admins to use multi-factor authentication (MFA) when signing into Microsoft Azure, Microsoft Entra admin center, and Microsoft Intune admin center is like adding an extra lock to your digital door – more security, less worry! ️
For admins, this means a more secure login process, ensuring that only the right people have access to sensitive areas. It’s like having a bouncer at the entrance to your favorite club – keeping out the unwanted guests!
As for users, they might notice a small change during login if MFA hasn’t been set up yet. It’s like adding an extra step to your morning routine – a bit more effort for a lot more security!
In terms of criticality, this update is pretty important. It’s like remembering to lock your front door before leaving the house – a simple step that can prevent a lot of trouble down the road! So, make sure to enable MFA before October 15, 2024, to keep your digital spaces safe and sound.
Remember, it’s all about keeping your digital world as secure as Fort Knox, but with a lot less gold and a lot more cat videos!