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MC1143999 — Azure Information Protection: Enable multifactor authentication for your Azure tenant by October 1, 2025

MC1143999Microsoft EntrastayInformedUpdated: 5 September 2025

Microsoft will enforce multifactor authentication (MFA) for all Azure resource management actions starting October 1, 2025, with a postponement option until July 2026. Users must enable MFA, update Azure CLI/PowerShell, and can apply Azure Policy to assess impact. Gallatin customers are advised to implement MFA without enforcement.

Applies to: Microsoft Entra
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