AWS ~ Multi-Factor Authentication Updates

[Nancy OShea]

For anyone who uses Amazon Web Services, they have a new policy on Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA). 

AWS discontinued SMS text message-based MFA.  If you haven't already, you must upgrade to a more secure MFA method in order to access your account console. 

• Passkey or security key,
• virtual (software-based) MFA device,
• or hardware MFA device.

I opted to purchase a small MFA device that generates a random 6-digit code for logging-in to AWS. It cost approx $15 on Amazon.com.