Have you heard of a TOTP (Time-based One Time Password), OTP (One Time Password), Two-Step verification, or a “second password”?

Well, these are all forms of MFA (Multi Factored Authentication), and if your MFA is enabled on your company’s accounts, when your employees sign in, they get prompted to enter a second factor to verify your identity. If an unwanted user takes username or password, they can access your account anywhere in the world. Having an MFA enabled will protect your account by sending the account owner a prompt for second verification.

Here are some of the ways you can go through an MFA:

• Second password
• Memorized pin
• Text message
• Fingerprint scan
• Facial recognition
• Random Number Generators

Having an MFA for all employees can make sure that all accounts are safer and more secure. Check out this Microsoft Support link to learn more about using Multi Factored Authentication.

Explaining the importance of MFA and helping everyone understand how it protects both the users and the company can take some of the frustration out of enforcement.  If your business is considering enabling an MFA, reach out, and ask how August eTech can help with information, custom documentation, and training.