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IAM MFA Hands-On

Continuation of the previous MFA Overview lecture, this session focuses on the practical implementation of password policies and Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) in AWS.

Key Takeaways​

  • Password Policy: To set password policies, navigate to the IAM dashboard, select "Account settings", and click "Edit" to customize the password policy according to our security requirements. Password Policy Configure Password Policy
  • Setting Up MFA: To add a new MFA device, click on the account name, click "Security Credentials", from there you can manage MFA devices. Click "Assign MFA device" to start the setup process.
  • From now on, when logging in to the AWS Management Console, you will be prompted to enter MFA code after entering the password.