These credentials may include passwords, IT hardware tokens, numerical codes, biometrics, time, and or location. The most common form of Multi-Factor Authentication is Two-Factor Authentication (2FA), which requires users to provide one additional factor of Authentication during sign-in.
Typically, the most common form of Two-Factor Authentication is a numerical code sent to the user’s mobile phone or device when prompted to enter user credentials.
As the landscape of malicious acts and threats continues to increase globally, the need for companies to implement and maintain a zero-trust security position for the workforce has never been more critical.
Historically, standard credentials entered upon a user’s sign-in would confirm this, typically a personal username and a single password. However, unintended user access becomes a definitive concern without an additional authentication factor to your password. For example, consider the standard process of logging into their email account. The username and password would grant them access to the webserver, various internal applications, data, and confidential information.
When considering Multi-Factor Authentication for your environment, there are four distinct types. Below are the types ranked from the least to most effective:
Despite users having a unique password for each website or application they use, malware and various threats continue to threaten organisations daily. However, many organisations have successfully prevented costly breaches by employing Multi-Factor Authentication.
For example, if an employee were to have their login credentials stolen, a hacker would be unable to log in to their account without an additional form of verification. Two-Factor Authentication would come into play by sending the legitimate user a unique two-factor numerical code to be entered, ensuring complete user authenticity and security.
New Era Technology supports small to enterprise-based customers and organisations with every stage of Multi-Factor Authentication considerations and deployments. A few of the most common feedback from customers include:
A zero-trust approach is a foundation for a zero-trust security model that ensures users and devices are trusted before granting them secure access. To learn more please contact our team.
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