Microsoft to start enforcing Azure multi-factor authentication in July

Microsoft will begin enforcing multi-factor authentication (MFA) for Azure administrators starting in July, rolling out first to the Azure portal and then to CLI, PowerShell, and Terraform, with exclusions for automation-related identities and consideration for break-glass scenarios. Admins are urged to enable MFA in advance and can track enrollment via provided reports and scripts; Microsoft cites data showing MFA’s strong effectiveness in preventing compromise and reducing risk even against credential-stuffing attempts. This move aligns with broader Conditional Access requirements for admin portals and GitHub’s 2FA mandate, aiming to drive universal adoption of strong authentication.