Azure Phase 2: Mandatory MFA for Resource Management
🔒 Microsoft is starting Phase 2 of mandatory multi-factor authentication for Azure resource management operations on October 1, 2025. Enforcement at the Azure Resource Manager layer will be applied gradually via Azure Policy, requiring users to complete MFA before performing management actions. Workload identities (managed identities and service principals) are not affected. Administrators should enable MFA, test policy in audit mode, and ensure Azure CLI 2.76 and Azure PowerShell 14.3 or later are in use for best compatibility.