2 Factor Authentication
Multi Factor Authentication (MFA) has become a necessity for everyone these days and organisations are deploying it as a minimum expectation to ensure that additional security measures are in place to protect their users and firm
This electronic authentication method allows a user access to their desktop/laptop, relevant website or application, after an additional security measure has successfully been approved, following the standard username and password methodology. Not only do we deploy this as a standard within our cloud environment, we also implement this for firms with traditional onsite server models. 2 Factor Authentication have proven to protect against multiple standard cyber attacks we find these days:
- Phishing
- Social Engineering
- Password Brute Force
MULTI-FACTOR AUTHENTICATION
This is one of the most effective controls that an organisation can implement to protect their firm as it requires an additional authentication method.
- Easy, effective & secure
- Confirmation based on user location
- User friendly with multiple confirmation options
- No unauthorised access
- Mobile application for ease of use
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