MFA Requirements for Cloud Services
Multi-factor authentication expectations for cloud and privileged access under Danzell v3.3.
Written by StandAssured editorial team
Reviewed by Apexward Certification Body assessor
Last reviewed: 9 August 2026
Requirements version: Danzell v3.3
Danzell strengthens expectations that cloud services used by the organisation - including admin portals - are protected with appropriate multi-factor authentication and access control.
What to review
- Microsoft 365, Google Workspace and other SaaS identity providers
- Cloud infrastructure consoles (for example AWS and Azure)
- Privileged and administrator accounts
- Remote access and password managers tied to cloud identities
Confirm the exact MFA requirements in your assessment question set for the account version you are applying under.