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title: "Configure MFA for resources in Azure"
url: "https://support.paratira.ai/en/article/configure-mfa-for-resources-in-azure"
language: "en"
last_updated: "2025-07-01T15:09:20.780Z"
---

# Configure MFA for resources in Azure

The platform identifies resources in Azure without Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) enabled and recommends configuring MFA for enhanced security. Failing to implement MFA leaves resources vulnerable to unauthorized access through compromised credentials, potentially leading to data breaches and security incidents.

## Recommendation Impact Across KPIs

| KPI | Impact | Calculated? |
| --- | --- | --- |
| **Reliability:** | No direct impact on system reliability | ❌ |
| **Security Compliance:** | PRIMARY REC - Significantly enhances security posture by adding an additional layer of authentication | ✅ |
| **Economic:** | No direct economic impact calculated | ❌ |
| **User Experience:** | No direct user experience impact calculated | ❌ |
| **Environment:** | No environmental impact calculated | ❌ |

## Score Calculation

### 1\. Data Ingestion

-   Azure Resource Names
-   Current MFA Status
-   User Access Levels
-   Resource Types

### 2\. Data Enrichment

-   Mapping to Azure Security Best Practices
-   MFA Configuration Requirements
-   User Role Classifications

### 3\. Health Score

-   Calculate the Security Compliance score based on percentage of resources with MFA enabled
-   Weighted scoring based on resource criticality and access levels

## Example Graph

Pie chart showing the distribution of Azure resources with and without MFA enabled, providing a clear visual representation of the current security posture regarding MFA implementation.

## Business Opportunities

### Product Sales Opportunity

As a provider this recommendation provides you an opportunity to sell MFA tools and licenses for ongoing security management. The platform will identify specific resources requiring MFA implementation as part of the recommendation.

### Professional Services Opportunity

The recommendation provides an opportunity for professional services to configure and implement MFA across Azure resources. This includes policy setup, user training, and ongoing security management services.

## Remediation Guidance

To resolve the recommendation the following steps are recommended:

1.  Develop an MFA Configuration Plan
2.  Identify Resources and Roles
3.  Assess User Groups

Set MFA Policies

Communicate with Stakeholders

1.  Notify Users
2.  Set Expectations

Provide Support

Execute the MFA Configuration

1.  Enable Azure MFA
2.  Set Up MFA for Admins
3.  Configure MFA Settings
4.  Configure Trusted Locations
5.  Select MFA Method

Test MFA Setup

Post-Configuration Monitoring & Optimization

1.  Monitor MFA Usage
2.  Track Compliance

Address Issues

Ongoing Maintenance

1.  Regular Audits
2.  Adjust Policies
3.  Educate Users

## Supporting Information

### Supported Data Sources

-   Azure Advisor
-   CoreStack

### Recommendation Categorisation

-   Security
-   Compliance
-   Access Management

### Supported Instances

-   Azure Resources
-   Azure Active Directory
-   Azure Virtual Machines
-   Azure SQL Database
-   Azure Storage

### Planned Instances

-   Additional Azure Services
-   Hybrid Cloud Environments
-   Third-party Integration Points