With Microsoft alone registering 7,000 password attacks per second, the difference between a swift MFA reset and a delayed one can be the difference between a deflected identity attack and a breach. In this blog, Reto Bachmann looks at why MFA resets in Entra ID are more complex than they should be - from overprivileged admin roles to limited automation - and how those gaps create huge risks. 👉 https://lnkd.in/gH9e3k9A #MFA #multifactorauthentication #ADsecurity
Why MFA resets in Entra ID are a security risk
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Even the strongest passwords can be cracked, but there’s a way to help make your accounts more secure. Multi-factor authentication (MFA) adds an extra layer of protection by requiring you to confirm your identity in at least two ways, like using a password and a one-time code sent to your phone. Many online accounts offer MFA, and some might even require it. So, be sure to set up MFA to keep your information safe. Comment or DM me if you have any questions. I’m here to help.
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Even the strongest passwords can be cracked, but there’s a way to help make your accounts more secure. Multi-factor authentication (MFA) adds an extra layer of protection by requiring you to confirm your identity in at least two ways, like using a password and a one-time code sent to your phone. Many online accounts offer MFA, and some might even require it. So, be sure to set up MFA to keep your information safe. Comment or DM me if you have any questions. I’m here to help.
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Even the strongest passwords can be cracked, but there’s a way to help make your accounts more secure. Multi-factor authentication (MFA) adds an extra layer of protection by requiring you to confirm your identity in at least two ways, like using a password and a one-time code sent to your phone. Many online accounts offer MFA, and some might even require it. So, be sure to set up MFA to keep your information safe. Comment or DM me if you have any questions. I’m here to help.
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Even the strongest passwords can be cracked, but there’s a way to help make your accounts more secure. Multi-factor authentication (MFA) adds an extra layer of protection by requiring you to confirm your identity in at least two ways, like using a password and a one-time code sent to your phone. Many online accounts offer MFA, and some might even require it. So, be sure to set up MFA to keep your information safe. Comment or DM me if you have any questions. I’m here to help.
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Even the strongest passwords can be cracked, but there’s a way to help make your accounts more secure. Multi-factor authentication (MFA) adds an extra layer of protection by requiring you to confirm your identity in at least two ways, like using a password and a one-time code sent to your phone. Many online accounts offer MFA, and some might even require it. So, be sure to set up MFA to keep your information safe. Comment or DM me if you have any questions. I’m here to help.
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