The One Extra Step That Could Save Your Business from a Hack
You wouldn’t leave your front door wide open overnight. You wouldn’t hand out keys to just anyone. So why log in to your business accounts without multifactor authentication (MFA)?
🔑 What MFA Really Is (And Why It Matters)
Think of MFA like a second lock on your digital door. Even if a hacker steals your password, they’re not getting in unless they also have the second key, like a code sent to your phone or a tap in an authentication app.
That simple step, just one extra click, stops over 99% of account hacks according to Microsoft. Not bad for something that takes 10 seconds, right?
👩💻 It’s Not Just for IT Pros
We’re not talking about complicated cybersecurity protocols here. MFA is the modern version of double-checking. You’ve probably already used it when:
- Your bank texts you a code
- Your email app asks for a push notification
- You log into a work platform and it double-checks who you are
For hackers, MFA is a brick wall. For you? It’s just one more quick step, and a whole lot of peace of mind.
📌 Where to Use MFA First
At a minimum, make sure MFA is turned on for:
- Email accounts
- Banking and payroll systems
- Cloud storage (like OneDrive or Google Drive)
- Any login with client or confidential data
Authenticator apps are a great next step, they’re faster, safer, and easy to set up with a quick walkthrough from your IT provider (hi, that’s us).
🚀 Small Step, Huge Payoff
Multifactor authentication is like a seatbelt for your business. You may not think about it often, but when something goes wrong, you’ll be really glad it’s there.
If you’re not sure where to start, or you’re wondering if your MFA setup is strong enough, we’ve got you covered.
💻 Book a free cybersecurity review at CMIT Solutions of Atlanta.
Let’s lock things down, before someone else tries to break in.
