Google Cloud has announced the implementation plan for multi-factor authentication (MFA) across the board, with a gradual rollout scheduled to be fully enforced by the end of 2025.
Phase 1: In November 2024, users are encouraged to enable MFA through various notification channels such as the Google Cloud Console, highlighting the benefits it provides.
Phase 2: By the beginning of 2025, MFA will be mandatory for users logging in with passwords.
Phase 3: By the end of 2025, MFA will be enforced for users logging in through other systems via Google Cloud (federated authentication).
Google states that currently, 70% of Google users are already utilizing MFA and recommends enabling it immediately through the settings page in Google Account without the need to wait for mandatory enforcement.
Source: Google Cloud Blog
TLDR: Google Cloud is progressively implementing multi-factor authentication (MFA) for all users, with full enforcement expected by the end of 2025. Users are urged to enable MFA for enhanced security benefits.
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