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# MFA should be enabled for Cognito user pools
 
## Description{% #description %}

Multi-factor authentication (MFA) should be enabled for Amazon Cognito user pools. MFA provides an additional layer of security by requiring users to provide a second form of verification during sign-in, reducing the risk of unauthorized access.

## Remediation{% #remediation %}

Enable MFA for the Amazon Cognito user pool. Visit [AWS Cognito documentation](https://docs.aws.amazon.com/cognito/latest/developerguide/user-pool-settings-mfa.html) for specific instructions to enable MFA in Amazon Cognito user pools.