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Can I refuse MS Authenticator? (lemmy.ml)

submitted 6 months ago by Martin@lemmy.ml to c/asklemmy@lemmy.ml

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So my company decided to migrate office suite and email etc to Microsoft365. Whatever. But for 2FA login they decided to disable the option to choose "any authenticator" and force Microsoft Authenticator on the (private) phones of both employees and volunteers. Is there any valid reason why they would do this, like it's demonstrably safer? Or is this a battle I can pick to shield myself a little from MS?

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[-] tdgoodman@lemmy.dbzer0.com 19 points 6 months ago

Many work places require employees to bring their own tools (eg auto mechanic). Requiring a phone or tablet is probably legal.

[-] thesystemisdown@lemmy.world 11 points 6 months ago

I think if that's the case, I'd get an inexpensive phone with a prepaid plan... and make it clear that it gets turned off if not on call or otherwise pre-arranged.

[-] deweydecibel@lemmy.world 9 points 6 months ago

This is what it's heading to eventually. This "authentication using a personal device that the IT department can't control" crap will eventually evolve into "they must control the device". Which means they just need to quit being cheap and buy devices they can manage for this purpose.

[-] IIII@lemmy.world 2 points 6 months ago

Or leave it in the office, always on charge, and with no lock screen so anyone can take the phone and accept a request

[-] TonyTonyChopper@mander.xyz 8 points 6 months ago

That sounds like a terrible security practice but at least it only puts your company at risk

[-] sleep_deprived@lemmy.world 8 points 6 months ago

That's the point. Malicious compliance.

[-] deweydecibel@lemmy.world 4 points 6 months ago

The app will enforce a lock screen.

[-] TonyTonyChopper@mander.xyz -2 points 6 months ago

That sounds like a terrible security practice but at least it only puts your company at risk

[-] itsralC@lemm.ee 15 points 6 months ago

You should get your lemmy checked for dementia

[-] TonyTonyChopper@mander.xyz 2 points 6 months ago

I think my instance is having an issue

[-] Catsrules@lemmy.ml 1 points 5 months ago

No need for a prepaid plan I haven't used the MS authentication but almost all 2FA apps actually don't need Internet access (apart from the initial setup). I would just graph some old phone and connect it to WiFi.

[-] quindraco@lemm.ee 8 points 6 months ago

Depends on jurisdiction.

[-] Damage@feddit.it 3 points 6 months ago

In the US

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