Microsoft consistently enhances the security of its services with various updates. The most reliable and effective method to protect your accounts from compromise is to enable multi-factor authentication (MFA). The enforcement for MFA in Azure was rolled out on October 15, 2024. Recently, Microsoft announced that starting February 3rd, 2025, MFA will be mandatory for all user accounts accessing the Microsoft 365 admin center. The rollout will be gradual, with a 30-day advance notification in the Message Center before a tenant is required to comply.
This highlights two critical considerations:
- Verify Tenant Security and Activate MFA
It’s essential to enforce MFA for all administrative and regular user accounts. Given that numerous accounts remain unprotected by MFA, Microsoft is implementing this requirement in stages. - Monitor the Microsoft 365 Message Center
The recent announcement underscores the significance of keeping an eye on the Microsoft 365 Message Center updates. Although the portal may not be optimal for daily operations, syncing the messages to a planner board for review is a viable alternative.
Should you have any inquiries about this change or need help keeping up with Microsoft’s updates, don’t hesitate to reach out for assistance.