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MFA You Need This Now! When we talk to our customers about MFA security, we typically find that their reactions fit into one of three categories: They buy into it immediately, have already implemented it in their organization, and swear by it.... They’re aware of Multi-factor authentication and are concerned that MFA holds up the login process, or creates a cumbersome user experience. They don’t really understand what MFA security is or what its benefits are, and so they’re not really thinking about it at this time. If you would classify yourself as the second or the third category, this is for you. We’re going to help you explore multi-factor authentication in greater detail. Why is Multi-Factor Authentication Important? Here’s a brief description about why multi-factor authentication is so important: By requiring MFA security to get into a user’s account it means that a password becomes practically useless on its own. This is because, even if a bad guy manages to obtain a user’s password (which is happening every hour), they won’t have the secondary component (that additional authentication method), to access that which they’re trying to get into. So, by setting up MFA in your organization, you are providing your data and applications with an additional layer of protection against these bad guys. What is Multi-Factor Authentication? Multiple methods to prove you are who you say you are when you’re logging into an account. Authentication methods can be determined as: Something you Know (a password, a PIN, or a pass phrase), Something You Have (a physical thing, like a card or your phone), or Something You Are (your fingerprint, a retinal scan, facial recognition, etc.). Best Practices When Setting Up Multi-Factor Authentication Just like any other technology implementation, change management starts with communicating the changes before implementation occurs. You need to make your employees aware of what MFA is, how this is going to affect them, and any potential issues that could come up around the implementation well before you go ahead and enable it. Evaluate your MFA Security on a regular basis. If there’s one thing we’re sure of, it’s the fact that the threat landscape of today is undergoing constant change. So, when implementing a technology that aims to help with your security posture, it’s important to evaluate it on a regular basis to ensure it’s still doing the job of protecting you! Conducting regular assessments of your MFA security (we recommend at least once a year) lets you know if multi-factor authentication is still working for your organization and shows you if it’s continuing to meet your unique needs and requirements. To learn more about MFA or to get MFA started in your organization please contact us at [email protected]