Control: 2.5 Ensure That 'Number of methods required to reset' is set to '2'

Description

Ensures that two alternate forms of identification are provided before allowing a password reset.

A Self-service Password Reset (SSPR) through Azure Multi-factor Authentication (MFA) ensures the user's identity is confirmed using two separate methods of identification. With multiple methods set, an attacker would have to compromise both methods before they could maliciously reset a user's password.

Remediation

From Azure Portal

1. From Azure Home select the Portal Menu.
2. Select Microsoft Entra ID.
3. Under Manage, select Users.
4. Under Manage, select Password reset.
5. Select Authentication methods.
6. Set the Number of methods required to reset to 2.
7. Click Save.

Default Value

By default, the Number of methods required to reset is set to "2".