Passwords leak, get stolen and get guessed — that's a fact we have to live with. Multi-factor authentication (MFA) adds a second layer, so a stolen password on its own doesn't open the door.

That's exactly why MFA is one of the few measures with an enormous impact at minimal cost — and one of the first that every regulator requires.

Not all MFA is equal

SMS codes are better than nothing, but they're vulnerable to SIM-swap attacks. Authenticator apps (TOTP) and hardware keys (FIDO2/passkeys) are significantly more secure and phishing-resistant.

How to deploy MFA the right way

• MFA for all administrator and remote access — mandatory
• Prefer an app or hardware key over SMS
• Cover VPN, email and cloud services too, not just the domain
• Backup codes, stored securely, for emergencies

How to protect yourself

Start with the most critical accounts — administrators, finance, email — and expand gradually. MFA isn't a silver bullet, but it's the best effort-to-result ratio in cybersecurity.

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