July 28, 2025
One of the most overlooked ways of protecting your business security is as simple as an extra step in your account logins called Multi-Factor Authentication, or MFA. This small step is highly effective in protecting your private data, even if hackers have managed to access your password. MFA is so effective because it requires more than just your password to gain entry to your accounts. It tacks on additional layers of security, often in the form of a fingerprint or facial scan, a physical security token, or a one-time passcode to use so that your identity can be verified. The main elements used by MFA are unique to you because their verifications are founded on one or more things:
- Something you know, like a password or special pin. This is the initial and weakest aspect of the account security. Thankfully, the whole idea of MFA is to build on top of that.
- Something you have, like your email, cell phone, or authentication app. Upon your attempt to login, before gaining access to your account, MFA will send you a unique one-time passcode to enter in when prompted.
- Something you are, like your fingerprint, voice, or facial/retina scan. This is the most secure of all MFA methods, as it is the most difficult for hackers to fake.
Any or all of these methods will greatly enhance your business security, and they are easily implemented. The areas you will want to consider most are email accounts, cloud services, banking/financial accounts, customer databases, and remote desktop systems.
You will want to make sure that MFA becomes mandatory for you and your team to use for all your important accounts, even for remote workers. They will need training and support if this is a new security feature for them. MFA is only useful if it is being used.
Once you and your team are set up, you’ll need to make sure you are regularly monitoring the system to keep your MFA methods updated so that the security technology remains up to date. It’s crucial for you to remember that cybersecurity is not a one-time work, but a continuous process. Occasionally check in with your employees on their MFA usage. If some find the process burdensome, they might be skipping it altogether, which puts you at risk. Work with them to find the best way for them to overcome any obstacles to best security practices.
There has never been a better time than today to implement MFA into your business. While a small step, it is one of the most powerful things you can do to keep you and your livelihood secure from the high probability that some bad actor will attempt to hack, steal, and destroy your business. Tech Eagles is home to knowledgeable experts who are happy to assist you in this next step. Call us today to learn more!
