MFA: The Digital Shield Every Business Needs
Cybersecurity Awareness Month is here, and we’re spotlighting the “Core 4” habits that keep your Apple-powered workspace secure:
- Recognize and report scams
- Use strong passwords and password managers
- Enable multi-factor authentication (MFA)
- Keep software updated
This week’s focus: MFA—a simple step that blocks over 99% of account compromise attempts (Microsoft, 2024).
What Is MFA and Why It Matters Think of MFA like a bank vault—it takes more than one key to get in. MFA adds layers of protection by requiring two or more forms of verification:
- Something you know (password or PIN)
- Something you have (smartphone, token, smart card)
- Something you are (fingerprint, face, voice)
Even if your password is stolen, MFA makes it exponentially harder for attackers to break in.
MFA Adoption Is Growing 81% of people now know what MFA is, and 66% use it regularly (CybSafe & NCA, 2024). That’s great news—but there’s still room to grow.
Which MFA Methods Are Best?
- SMS & Email Codes: Common, but vulnerable
- Authenticator Apps: More secure, refresh every 30 seconds
- Push Notifications: Convenient and secure
- Biometrics & Hardware Tokens: Top-tier protection
They make it easier to be secure than to stay at risk.
AI Is Making MFA Smarter—and Riskier AI helps security tools detect unusual login behavior and trigger real-time alerts. But attackers are also using AI to:
- Clone voices and create deepfakes
- Launch “adversary-in-the-middle” attacks
- Bombard users with MFA requests to cause “fatigue”
Best Practices for MFA in 2025
- Choose stronger methods: authenticator apps, biometrics, hardware keys
- Don’t approve login requests you didn’t initiate
- Set up backup options in case you lose your device
- Start with critical accounts—email, banking, work tools—and expand
Final Thought: MFA is one of the most effective defenses you can put in place. It’s simple, powerful, and increasingly essential. Want help choosing the right MFA solution for your business? Reach out—we’ll help you set it up.
We help clients with this every day.
Let’s work together to protect your business.
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