Hey there, Google Cloud users! Big news coming your way – Google is making multi-factor authentication (MFA) mandatory for all Google Cloud users by 2025. But don’t worry, they’re giving you plenty of time to get on board with this important security measure.
Get Ready for Google Cloud MFA by 2025
In a recent announcement, Google has revealed their plan to require MFA for all user logins on Google Cloud.
According to Mayank Upadhyay, VP of Engineering and Distinguished Engineer at Google Cloud, the transition to mandatory MFA will be phased in over the next few years.
Starting in November 2024 (Phase 1), Google Cloud users will begin receiving reminders and information about enabling MFA in their Google Cloud Console. By early 2025 (Phase 2), all users will be required to enable MFA for their account logins to access Google Cloud services like Firebase Console and gCloud.
In the final phase (Phase 3) by the end of 2025, federated users will also be encouraged to adopt MFA for added security.
Google’s decision to implement mandatory MFA stems from the rise in phishing attacks and credential thefts. Research shows that users with MFA enabled are significantly less likely to be hacked, making it a crucial security measure for Google Cloud users.
To enable MFA, head to your Google Account profile under the “Security” menu and turn on 2-Step Verification. This will guide you through setting up an additional authentication method to protect your account.
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