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5 Best Practices for a Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)

Strategy

By Zac Amos, Features Editor, ReHack

Organizations and individuals must implement multi-factor authentication strategies to enhance any
cybersecurity risk management plan. Cyberthreats have always been creative, but increasing attacks
requires defensive tactics to be more holistic, incorporating as many protective measures as possible.
The best cybersecurity portfolios contain a variety of safeguards for boosted protection.

Why MFA Is Crucial in 2023

MFA takes time to implement and the new year is an ideal springboard for making widespread changes
— employees may exercise more patience during the adjustment period. Every year brings new threats
to digital landscapes, especially in susceptible sectors like health and financial institutions.

Institutions adding this one barrier of cybersecurity could reduce over 99% of compromised accounts,
saving millions of dollars in remediation. For 2023, it’s essential to have because it’s a wonderful
supplement to any cybersecurity routine. It also helps instigate one of the most vital cybersecurity
prevention measures — employee participation.

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