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Checks that all AWS IAM users have MFA enabled.

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Why This Matters

Without MFA, a compromised password is the only barrier between an attacker and your systems. Credential stuffing attacks, phishing, and password reuse make single-factor authentication a significant vulnerability. Enabling MFA adds a second verification layer that blocks over 99% of automated account takeover attempts.

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What DSALTA Checks

DSALTA connects to your Amazon Web Services (AWS) environment using read-only API access and evaluates this configuration on every sync cycle. The test result appears in your Data Library → Tests dashboard:
  • Passing — The configuration meets requirements. No action needed.
  • Failing — The configuration does not meet requirements. Follow the remediation steps below.
  • Not configured — The integration is connected but the required service or feature has not been set up yet.
This test runs automatically every 24 hours. If you fix the underlying issue, DSALTA will detect the change on the next sync cycle and update the status to Passing. You can also trigger a manual sync from Settings → Integrations → Amazon Web Services (AWS).

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How to Fix

If this test is failing, follow these steps to remediate:
  1. Sign in to the AWS Management Console and navigate to IAM → Users.
  2. Select each user without MFA enabled.
  3. Go to the Security credentials tab.
  4. Under Multi-factor authentication (MFA), click Assign MFA device.
  5. Choose your MFA device type (Virtual MFA, Security key, or Hardware TOTP).
  6. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete MFA registration.
  7. For the root account, go to My Security Credentials and enable MFA separately.
  8. Once configured, DSALTA will detect the change on the next sync cycle and update the test status to Passing.

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Frequently Asked Questions

This test runs automatically every 24 hours when the Amazon Web Services (AWS) integration is connected. You can trigger a manual sync at any time from the integration settings page.
A failing test generates an alert in your DSALTA dashboard. The assigned responsible role receives a notification. Remediate the issue before it affects your compliance posture.
Yes. If this test does not apply to your environment, you can mark it as Not Applicable with a justification. This exclusion is documented for auditors.
No. DSALTA uses read-only API access and never modifies, creates, or deletes resources in your environment. Remediation actions must be performed by your team directly in Amazon Web Services (AWS).