We Need to Talk about MFA — Microsoft Certified Professional Magazine Online

We Need to Talk about MFA -- Microsoft Certified Professional Magazine Online

Safeguarding Identity Security: We Need to Talk about MFA

Safeguarding Identity Security 

Data breaches and ransomware attacks make headlines every day. These articles routinely comment on the need for multi-factor authentication (MFA). This emphasis can give the impression of MFA as a silver bullet, and that using it can easily prevent breaches.

However, the reality is more complex. It is more accurate to say that while the presence of MFA reduces the likelihood of a breach, not all MFA is created equal, and the risk of data breaches continues to rise even as organizations implement MFA.

We strongly advise:

organizations should focus on improving and strengthening how MFA is implemented
it should be part of a broader effort to reinforce security measures throughout the entire authentication process, ensuring that every step is as secure as possible

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Publish date : 2024-10-11 09:09:00

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