MFA – Conditional access for Microsoft 365

What is MFA?

MFATwo-factor authentication is a mechanism that allows users to verify an attempt to authenticate. The user must provide a one-time code to confirm authentication that is sent to their device. This code is sent, for example, via text message or generated by a code via an app such as Microsoft Authenticator on a smartphone. the Multi-factor authentication ( MFA ),... mehr erfahren stands for “multi-factor authentication” and is a security mechanism that is required in addition to the user + password to secure access to an account.

Why MFA?

The combination of user + password is not secure enough these days and does not provide sufficient protection against unauthorized access.

For sensitive data, another factor is necessary for account security!

Your password is not important, but MFATwo-factor authentication is a mechanism that allows users to verify an attempt to authenticate. The user must provide a one-time code to confirm authentication that is sent to their device. This code is sent, for example, via text message or generated by a code via an app such as Microsoft Authenticator on a smartphone. the Multi-factor authentication ( MFA ),... mehr erfahren is!

Based on our studies, your account is more than 99.9% less likely to be compromised when using MFATwo-factor authentication is a mechanism that allows users to verify an attempt to authenticate. The user must provide a one-time code to confirm authentication that is sent to their device. This code is sent, for example, via text message or generated by a code via an app such as Microsoft Authenticator on a smartphone. the Multi-factor authentication ( MFA ),... mehr erfahren.

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How do I use MFA?

We recommend using the app: Microsoft AuthenticatorMicrosoft Authenticator is an app developed by Microsoft with which you can protect all your accounts with a two-step verification. The app supports you in securing your online accounts using time-based OTP codes (one-time password) according to industry standards. Official Microsoft Authenticator website.
This app for Android & iOSiOS is Apple's operating system for the iPhones. Further information at Wikipedia: https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/IOS_(Betriebssystem) mehr erfahren makes it easy to save the respective accesses.

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