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What Is Multi-Factor Authentication?
Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) is a security protocol which requires users to follow multiple steps to ‘prove’ their identity.
MFA works in multiple ways; usually, this process incorporates something which only the user will know, i.e. a password or code that has been sent straight to their phone number. The response in this instance if correct, proves that the user is in fact, who they say they are.
If you have ever been sent a code via text message before logging on to a website or application, you will have used MFA to verify your identity.
Why Do You Need Multi-Factor Authentication?
Multi-Factor Authentication works to mitigate the risk of unauthorised parties gaining access to your personal data.
Advancements in technology and malicious cyber attacks mean that nowadays, traditional passwords and usernames aren’t enough. With multiple devices, usernames and passwords, there can be weak points that cyber criminals will take advantage of. It may only take hackers guessing one password to leave a user entirely vulnerable for malware, cyber-attacks and loss of precious information and private data.
Strengthen Your Cyber Security With MFA
With multi-factor authentication, your IT systems are far less vulnerable to weak passwords or reused usernames that can be easily stolen or intercepted by hackers and cyber criminals.
Multi-Factor Authentication improves your security processes significantly. With multiple points of access and multiple verifications required, your important data is far safer than when using the traditional username and password methodology which simply may not be enough. Cyber criminals and users with malicious intent are becoming far more advanced and skilled, meaning the cybersecurity in place must match their capabilities.
Multi-factor authentication may involve a combination of:
| Smartphone | Security questions | Biometrics | Devices | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Email authentication |
Code requests from smartphones |
Personal security questions |
Biometrics such as fingerprint login |
Multiple device log in |
Features
Don’t frustrate end users with complicated PINs and awkward login methods
Significantly improve user identification, be certain who is logging and when
Ease the IT burden by setting users up with multiple levels of multi-factor authentication
Benefits
We work to understand your business and provide tailored digital security monitoring to match your business requirements.
A multi-factor authentication method for accessing your IT estate, designed and implemented by CIS security experts can greatly reduce the risk of data compromise and prevent your organisation from being compromised by a cyber-criminal. CIS will help properly educate your users about the why and the how-to ensure your users are comfortable and confident in embracing multi-factor authentication to access your IT systems.
CIS have SME friendly, unobtrusive, multi-factor authentication solutions ready to help you know who is accessing your data.
Why CIS?
We have over 30 years of supplying IT and electronic systems, right from the nuts and bolts to sophisticated servers, networks, software and IT infrastructure.
We understand how to dig into what is possible and ensure that the best possible cover is made with what is already available, and recommend upgrades if there are areas of weakness.
We get IT, fundamentally at the basic level. But we also understand business, management and the need for modern approaches to reducing risk and potential fines, costs and reputational damage from not securing the electronic business assets of a company.
