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 Multi-factor authentication, or MFA/2FA, has become almost ubiquitous in the cybersecurity world. And for good reason: while it is not foolproof, requiring multiple forms of authentication dramatically reduces the risk of successful attacks. Multifactor authentication means that when users attempt to gain access to a system, they are required to provide two or more of the following:

A strong password policy is essential for ensuring your company’s assets, network, and critical functionality are protected from outside threats. Guidelines on what a strong password policy entails are everchanging, which is why it is so important to stay abreast of the latest guidance. The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), currently recommends the following through their SP 800-63-3 guidelines. 

 For decades, phishing and social engineering attacks have remained some of the most common types of cyberattacks. The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA),  estimates that 90% of all cyberattacks begin with a phishing attack. When targeting businesses with these types of attacks, threat actors often target organizational email systems. Given the potential vulnerability of these email systems and the frequency of phishing attacks, organizations must take steps to secure their email services. These steps can prevent phishing emails from ever reaching their destination and stop emails from being intercepted by outside actors.