Multifactor Authentication
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In a recent National Cybersecurity Alliance survey, 57% of respondents said they have heard of multifactor authentication (MFA), but many people don’t realize that multifactor authentication is an incredibly important layer of protection in keeping accounts secure. This week, IT Security wants to show you how easy it is to turn on MFA whenever possible and why you should!
OUR TIPS AND ADVICE
MFA provides extra security by providing a secondary method confirming your identity when logging into accounts. MFA usually requires you to enter a code sent to your phone or email, or one generated by an authenticator app.
MFA provides extra security by providing a secondary method confirming your identity when logging into accounts. MFA usually requires you to enter a code sent to your phone or email, or one generated by an authenticator app.
Push notifications are also common methods of MFA. This added step prevents unauthorized users from gaining access to you accounts, even if your password has been compromised.
WHERE SHOULD YOU USE MFA?
On accounts that offer MFA:
On accounts that offer MFA:
banks, credit cards, online stores
social media and email
USE MFA EVERYWHERE!
social media and email
USE MFA EVERYWHERE!
FOLLOW THESE STEPS TO TURN ON MFA
- Open your app or account settings – It may be called Account Settings, Settings & Privacy of similar.
- Turn on multifactor authentication – It may also be called two-factor authentication, two-step authentication, or similar.
- Confirm – Select an MFA method to use from the options provided.
Examples are:
Receiving a code by text or email
Using an authenticator app: These phone-based apps generate a new code every 30 seconds or so.
Biometrics: This uses facial recognition or fingerprints to confirm your identity.
With MFA, you can stay one step ahead of the hacker!
Please visit the National Cybersecurity Alliance at https://staysafeonline.org/ for free resources and more information.
