Start the new year 2026 with stronger access security as Microsoft moves forward with enforcing multi-factor authentication (MFA) for all administrator accounts across Microsoft 365, Azure, and Intune. From 2025 onward, administrators who haven’t enabled MFA will be blocked from accessing Microsoft admin portals, with enforcement introduced gradually at the tenant level.
By adding an extra verification step beyond passwords, MFA dramatically lowers the risk of admin account compromise and helps stop common attack methods such as phishing, brute-force attempts, and credential stuffing. Microsoft reports that enabling MFA can prevent the vast majority of account-based attacks, making it a key safeguard for modern cloud environments and compliance requirements.
To avoid service disruptions, organizations should enable MFA for administrators as soon as possible. At the same time, implementing a dependable Microsoft 365 backup strategy helps protect business data from ransomware, accidental deletion, and unexpected outages.
👉 Read the full step-by-step guide on how to set up Microsoft 365 MFA and strengthen your data protection strategy.
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