February 16, 2023
Multi-Factor Authentication: The Control Every Organisation Should Start With
Why MFA matters, where to enforce it first and how to avoid making access unnecessarily difficult.
Passwords are not enough
Stolen and reused credentials remain a practical route into business systems. Multi-factor authentication adds a second check so a password alone is less useful to an attacker.
Start with the highest-impact accounts
Protect administrators, email, remote access, finance systems and anyone who can access sensitive information. Then move towards consistent coverage for every user.
Plan the user experience
Good implementation includes enrolment support, recovery methods, emergency access accounts and a clear process for replacing a lost device.
Do not stop at MFA
Access policies, separate administrator accounts, device compliance and user awareness all strengthen the control.