AWS is making multi-factor authentication (MFA) mandatory for privileged users, specifically management account root users and standalone account root users. Customers must enable MFA within a 30-day grace period to maintain account access.


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Expert Insights: What’s Next For Cybersecurity? 19+ Key Predictions From Security Experts

At the 2025 RSAC Conference in San Francisco, our team met with dozens of industry…

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SC Media: Microsoft moves to default passkey sign-ins

Microsoft has officially shifted to passkeys, such as facial recognition, fingerprint scans, and PINs, as…

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Gov Info Security: UK Government to Roll Out Passkeys Late This Year

FIDO-Based Authentication to Replace SMS-Based Verification, Says UK NCSC The U.K. government is set to…

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