Why to use Microsoft 365 Multi-Factor Authentication?

Johnharper

Multi-Factor Authentication is a method which requires that the person should seek data for the verification of identity in two or more ways.

The verifications are usually a combination of two of the below:

•     Validation of your password
•     Utilising your mobile phone via text or Authenticator App
•     Biometrics such as fingerprint, iris or face recognition
  

As a bare minimum for conventional Multi-Factor Authentication you can get sent an access code to your mobile phone that you enter, along with your usual password.

The idea of MFA is to keep multiple layers of protection in a way that so that it should be difficult to gain access to your account.

Microsoft 365 MFA gives you the power because defeating a biometric challenge or an extra layer of device security is a challenging thing to do!

PROS of MFA

There are specific benefits of integrating Multi-Factor Authentication with your Office 365 and Azure Tenants.

Simplifies the Login Process
One of the most significant benefits of Multi-Factor Authentication is that it allows businesses to login, in the end, with a single sign-in. Which makes this process simple for the end-users and makes it even more difficult for others to access. If you’re using just one sign-in, you can add the Multi-Factor Authentication process to this. With the completion of the authentication process, you can gain access to required applications and data without entering your extra credentials every time.

Increased Flexibility and Productivity
It’s a fact that removing the burden of passwords and putting alternatives such as MFA will boost productivity. Application of Multi-Factor Authentication, in the right environment, can also work as a wonderful extra opportunity to help the reduction of operational costs.

Strengthens Security
Passwords and pin numbers are susceptible to hackers forcing logins, social engineering attacks or elaborate phishing techniques. You can mitigate the risk somewhat by adding authentication factors which cannot be guessed, such as your mobile device or using your own biometric elements such as voice or fingerprints. Ultimately though, MFA strengthens overall security as everything required by the system is not available to the people wanting to steal your data and gain access to your system.

Achieve Compliance
Apart from data encryption and compliance standards, organisations require implementing Multi-Factor Authentication for various situations. By using MFA you’re taking a step towards compliance that will support the protection of sensitive data like your financial, personal or business information.


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Akshay_M

By setting up MFA, you add an extra layer of security to your Microsoft 365 account sign-in. For example, you first enter your password and, when prompted, you also type a dynamically generated verification code provided by an authenticator app or sent to your phone.