Microsoft recently announced that all Azure sign-ins will soon require multi-factor authentication (MFA) to enhance security. Even if your business doesn’t use Azure, this is something worth paying attention to because MFA is one of the easiest and most effective ways to protect your business.
Think of MFA as adding a second layer of protection to your business’s digital door. Normally, when you log into your accounts, you only need a password. But passwords are not as safe as they used to be—cybercriminals have gotten better at cracking them. MFA adds an extra layer, like saying, “OK, you have the password, but let me see some ID.”
When you use MFA, after entering your password, you’re asked to verify your identity a second time. Here’s how it might work:
Even if someone steals your password, they’d still need this second step to get in. That’s a big roadblock for cybercriminals.
You might think that adding another step to your sign-in process sounds annoying. But in reality, it’s a small extra step that can prevent much bigger problems. Here’s why:
There are several ways to set up MFA. Here are a few popular options:
Microsoft’s new MFA requirement for Azure is only the start. These kinds of security measures should be part of every business’s security plan. It’s a basic, yet crucial step to ensure that your business is protected from cyberattacks.
Setting up MFA doesn’t have to be complicated, and we’re here to help. Contact us to make sure your business has the security it needs to stay safe.
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