Best practices for securing Azure subscriptions

Configure MFA (Multi-Factor Authentication) for any account with owner privileges

In-order to avoid potential compromise of credentials, it is recommended to configure multi-factor authentication for any account with owner privilege.

• Install Microsoft Authenticator app on your mobile device, as instructed:

https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/active-directory/user-help/multi-factor-authentication-end-user-manage-settings#add-or-change-your-phone-number

• Login to the Azure Portal:

https://portal.azure.com/

• From the top right pane, click on your username
• Click on View account
• Under "Manage account", click on "Additional security verification"
• Under "How would you like to respond", click on "Set up Authenticator app"
• Follow the on-screen instructions, including using your mobile device to scan the QR code, and then select Next
• You'll be asked to approve a notification through the Microsoft Authenticator app, to verify your information.
• Select Save