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submitted 5 months ago by Martin@lemmy.ml to c/asklemmy@lemmy.ml

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 5 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 5 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.

[-] IIII@lemmy.world 2 points 5 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 5 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 5 months ago

That's the point. Malicious compliance.

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