

Here are the steps and considerations to do this:.SMS t ext m essage or voice should be set up as a secondary method to be used in the event of a lockout or issue with your mobile device. This could be entering a code sen t to your mobile phone, answering a phone call, or using the Microsoft Authenticator mobile app to authorize the login request.ĭue to the nature of security risks associated with simple, unencrypted SMS protocol t ext m essage s, AdaptivEdge highly recommends that you use the Microsoft Authenticator App as the primary method of MFA for all a dministrators. When logging into Office 365 and other related applications, users will be required to enter their password and perform another verification step. MFA, also known as two - s tep v erification, is designed to protect against account and email compromise. MULTI-FACTOR AUTHENTICATION | BEST PRACTICE #1:Įnable multi-factor authentication (MFA) for your Office 365 administrator accounts (global admins or security admins). Here are the top 4 security settings you should address right away: Our Security and Compliance experts have developed step-by-step instructions on how you can enhance the security of your Office 365 deployment. At AdaptivEdge, we believe that security should be a part of every conversation, consultation, and solution we deliver. Our Security and Compliance experts have developed step-by-step instructions on how you can enhance the security of your Office 365 deployment.Īuthored by Steve Andrews (Director Cloud Platform Services) & Raul Perez (Senior Microsoft Systems Engineer)Īt AdaptivEdge, we believe that security should be a part of every conversation, consultation, and solution we deliver.
