Microsoft security and their Office 365 platform, especially relating to the mail exchange platform, ensures that accounts are up to 99% less likely to be compromised, according to the information from Microsoft. MFA increases the security on the account by requiring the same level of authorisation as the standard 2 factor authentication methodology:
- Secure across application
- Single sign-on from any location or device
- Forms part of the office 365 offering, so no additional applications required
- Various methods to confirm authentications including SMS and voice
- Utilises Microsoft Authenticator on the mobile app to approve sign-in