Multi-Factor Authentication
Are you looking for information about Multi-Factor Authentication in Microsoft Azure and Microsoft 365? In this archive you will find all our posts about Multi-Factor Authentication.
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Migrate Legacy MFA and SSPR Policies to Authentication Methods in Microsoft Entra ID
Microsoft announced that the legacy policies for Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) and Self-Service Password Reset (SSPR) will no longer be supported after September 30, 2025. We need to migrate the legacy MFA and SSPR policies to the authentication methods in Microsoft Entra ID.
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Securing Identities: Microsoft Authenticator Passkey in Microsoft Entra
A device-bound passkey is a FIDO2-based, phishing-resistant authentication credential for which the device generates the private key and stores it securely. Microsoft Entra supports the use of a Microsoft Authenticator passkey. During sign-in, no password is transmitted. Instead, the Authenticator responds to a cryptographic challenge. The private key never leaves the device.
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Temporary Access Pass in Microsoft Entra: Configuration and Usage
A Temporary Access Pass (TAP) is a time-limited passcode that can be configured for single or multiple use. The Temporary Access Pass (TAP) allows the user to securely sign in to the Microsoft Cloud within a defined time period to set up additional authentication methods. These secure authentication methods include passwordless methods such as FIDO2 security keys or the Microsoft Authenticator App. The limited time period for access authorisations makes the Temporary Access Pass (TAP) an indispensable tool for security guidelines and compliance requirements.
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Microsoft Entra Privileged Identity Management (PIM) and FIDO2: Increasing the security of privileged roles
Privileged roles and permissions in Microsoft Entra ID allow you to manage all aspects of Microsoft Azure and Microsoft 365. To make phishing and other attacks more difficult, a secure password for privileged Microsoft Entra roles is no longer enough. Phishing-resistant multi-factor-authentication, such as FIDO2 protocol on a security key in combination with Microsoft Entra Privileged Identity Management (PIM), significantly increases security for the Microsoft Tenant and convenience for the user.
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Secure Emergency Access: Create and Manage Microsoft Entra Emergency Accounts with YubiKey (FIDO2)
A Microsoft Entra emergency access account, also known as a “Break Glass Account”, is a special account set up for accessing Azure resources in emergency situations. This account typically has higher permissions and is only used when conventional access routes are not available. This could be, for example, a service outage, so that no multi-factor authentication can be performed via a mobile phone. The use of emergency accounts is strictly controlled, monitored, and restricted.