

There’s no news yet for those of us who want faster authentication on our personal PCs. Until now, its relied on a separate authenticator app or sending login codes. It’s rolling out the improvement by building Multi-factor authentication directly into the Outlook app in a feature called Authenticator Lite. That’s why it’s looking to streamline MFA for Microsoft 365 business accounts.

If the tech giant can save you that time, it’s going to do it. Microsoft isn’t so sure about those extra seconds, though. It’s a minor chore, but the protection it offers far outweighs the couple of extra seconds it takes to access your account. The process is often made quicker by using a biometric login like your fingerprint or face ID. Security codes can also be sent via SMS text message, by a phone call, or you might be given a special USB key to plug into your computer. It’s usually sent to an authenticator app on your phone that you have to download and set up first. It works by generating a second, single-use passcode every time you log into an account. MFA is a vital tool to help protect your online accounts from cyber criminals. Microsoft is planning to enable Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) directly in its Outlook app for many 365 business users.
