Plan an MFA rollout

Editorial update: 21 September 2026. Introductory learning material.

Start with an account and application inventory. Prioritize privileged access, email, remote access and sensitive business services, then extend coverage.

1. Choose the strongest supported method, favoring phishing-resistant options.
2. Agree enrollment, recovery, lost-device and emergency-access procedures.
3. Test a pilot, including offboarding and recovery.
4. Train users to reject unexpected prompts and report concerns.
5. Check enforcement and investigate unprotected exceptions.

Activity: Prepare a pilot checklist with an owner and acceptance evidence. Changes to live access policies should follow the organization’s authorized change process.

Reference: CISA MFA implementation guidance. Check the source and your system provider’s current instructions before implementation.