8 Steps for Effectively Deploying MFA

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The value of MFA

Multi-factor authentication (MFA) has never been more important. With the growing number of data breaches and cybersecurity threats—and the steep financial and reputational costs that come with them—organizations need to prioritize MFA deployment for their workforce and customers alike. Not doing so could spell disaster; an invitation for bad actors to compromise accounts and breach your systems.

Adopting modern MFA means implementing a secure, simple, and context-aware solution that ensures that only the right people have access to the right resources. It adds a layer of security, giving your security team, your employees, and your customers peace of mind. Unfortunately, while the benefits are clear, implementing MFA can be a complex project.

In our Multi-factor Authentication Deployment Guide, we’ve outlined eight steps that you can take to better enable your MFA deployment:

  • Educate your users
  • Consider your MFA policies
  • Plan and provide for a variety of access needs
  • Think twice about using SMS for OTP
  • Check compliance requirements carefully
  • Plan for lost devices
  • Plan to deploy MFA to remote workers
  • Phase your deployment: be prepared to review and revise

In this eBook, we’ll take a deeper dive into each of these elements, giving you tactical advice and