Added Security for Your Data and Applications: A Guided Tour of Azure Multi-Factor Authentication

Summary: Azure Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) is Microsoft's two-step verification solution. Azure MFA helps safeguard access to data and applications while meeting user demand for a simple sign-in process. It delivers strong authentication via a range of verification methods, including phone call, text message, or mobile app verification. Join Lex Thomas as he welcomes Chris Ayres to the show, as they give us an in-depth overview of what Azure MFA is, how it works, how it benefits your organization as well as how to set it up. [1:54] What is Azure Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)?[5:26] Overview Azure MFA[9:40] How does Azure MFA work on Mobile Devices?[12:05] Why would organizations want to implement Azure MFA?[20:01] How does it all work?What are the different types of authentication methods?[28:25] What versions of Azure MFA are available?[34:07] DEMO: How to Get Started with Azure MFA for a cloud enabled user[40:04] Can Microsoft help customers set this up?Learn more @ www.microsoft.com/azure Send your comments or questions to the "Taste of Premier" Podcast show! Follow the conversation @TasteofPremier Become a Fan @ Facebook.com/PremierSupport Subscribe to our podcast via iTunes, Windows Phone Podcast Marketplace or RSS __________________________ Websites & Blogs: Microsoft Services Premier SupportMicrosoft CybersecurityVideos: Privileged Access Workstations (PAWs): How to Prevent Attackers from Sensitive Accounts and TasksDigital Spring Cleaning: Friendly Reminders on How to Protect and Mitigate your Environment from MalwareHow to Mitigate Pass-the-Hash and Other Forms of Credential TheftSecuring your Desktop: How a Threat Becomes a Security PatchMicrosoft Security Risk Assessment - How to Optimize Your IT Security ProgramMicrosoft Threat Detection Service OverviewCybersecurity Incident ResponseSecuring Your Active Directory EnvironmentProtect Your Enterprise with the Enhanced Mitigation Experience ToolkitProactively Secure your IT Environment fr