Microsoft recently made an important announcement: Azure sign-ins will soon require multifactor authentication (MFA). This change is designed to increase security; even if you do not use Azure yourself, MFA provides a simple and effective method for protecting digital assets.
What Is Multi-Factor Verification (MFV)?
Picture adding an extra layer of security to your business doorway.
Your normal login to an account involves just one password, which may no longer provide enough protection against cyber criminals; MFA provides additional layers of security by saying to someone, "Okay, I see the key but also need your ID!"
After entering your password, you are then required to take an extra step to confirm your identity. This could involve receiving a code on your phone, having your finger prints scanned or simply tapping an application such as Microsoft Authenticator - these extra steps provide another layer of security against someone trying to use stolen passwords to gain entry to your account - this extra verification step acts as an important roadblock and must still take place before any access can be granted.
Additionally, MFA may seem like an inconvenience but can save a great deal of trouble in the future. Just think what would happen if someone gained access to sensitive data about your company - an expensive breach would far outweigh any cost or reputational loss from MFA enabling.
Your MFA setup options vary greatly; some prefer receiving one-time passwords via text message while others opt for push notifications; more and more people are opting for biometric security, like facial recognition or fingerprint scans, while more secure measures such as physical security keys can also be plugged into their computers for added peace of mind.
Microsoft's push to implement MFA in Azure is only the tip of the iceberg; such security measures should become standard business security practices.
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