compliance.tf
Azure Compliance ControlsMicrosoft Entra ID

Microsoft Admin Portals should require multifactor authentication

Checks that a Microsoft Entra Conditional Access policy requires multifactor authentication for Microsoft Admin Portals. The enabled policy targets All users, includes the Microsoft Admin Portals app, and enforces an MFA grant control.

What this control checks

An enabled Conditional Access policy requires MFA for All users on Microsoft Admin Portals.

Framework mappings

The clauses this control is mapped to in each framework.

CIS Azure Benchmark v4.0.0

  • 6.2.7 Ensure that multifactor authentication is required to access Microsoft Admin Portals

CIS Azure Benchmark v5.0.0

  • 5.2.7 Ensure that multifactor authentication is required to access Microsoft Admin Portals

CIS Azure Benchmark v3.0.0

  • 2.2.8 Ensure Multi-factor Authentication is Required to access Microsoft Admin Portals

Tool mappings

Use these identifiers to cross-reference this control across tools, reports, and evidence.

  • Compliance.tf Control: ad_admin_portals_require_mfa
  • Powerpipe Control: azure_compliance.control.ad_admin_portals_require_mfa
  • Prowler Check: entra_conditional_access_policy_require_mfa_for_admin_portals

Last reviewed: 2026-10-09

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