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Ensure that 'Multi-Factor Auth Status' is 'Enabled' for all Non-Privileged Users

Why This Matters

Multi-factor authentication (MFA) is one of the most effective controls to prevent account takeover attacks. Without MFA enabled, a single compromised password for a non-privileged user can give an attacker a foothold in your tenant, potentially leading to lateral movement and privilege escalation. Enforcing MFA for all non-privileged users significantly reduces this risk and is a foundational security practice recommended by CIS.

What Aether365 Checks

Aether365 verifies that all non-privileged users in Microsoft Entra ID have the per-user multi-factor authentication status set to "Enabled." This check appears in the Aether365 dashboard under the Entra ID section.

How to Fix

To enable per-user MFA for non-privileged users through the Azure portal, follow these steps:

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