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Google Cloud to make multi-factor authentication mandatory in 2025
Google has confirmed plans to strongarm all Cloud customers to use multi-factor authentication (MFA) starting in 2025.
“To ensure a smooth transition, Google Cloud will provide advance notification to enterprises and users along the way to help plan MFA deployments.” It’s worth noting that while consumers can also benefit from MFA for standard Google Accounts, this remains optional, with users able to activate and deactivate the feature on a whim. The company says that while 70% of Google Accounts (those that are in regular use, at least) have what it calls two-step verification (2SV) turned on, it’s only making this mandatory for business customers due to the increased risks that come with enterprise cloud deployments.
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