With the introduction of a converged policy combining settings from the legacy MFA portal and SSPR configuration, separating the use of SMS for password resets from its use as an MFA method has become challenging. This guide explains how to configure authentication policies effectively using authentication strengths in Microsoft Entra to address this issue. Table…
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Protecting your Break Glass accounts in Entra now that MFA gets enforced on more and more Admin portals
As Microsoft continues to enhance security across its platforms, Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) is becoming mandatory for an increasing number of administrative portals. This shift means that relying solely on a username and complex password for break glass accounts is no longer viable and should be revisited (if not already done). This initiative aligns with Microsoft’s…