User Permissions and Two Factor Authentication
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User permissions and two factor authentication are a critical component of a secure security infrastructure. They help reduce the chance of insider threats as well as limit the impact of data breaches and help you comply with the requirements of regulatory agencies.
Two-factor authentication (2FA), also known as two-factor authentication is a method of requiring users to supply credentials in different categories: something they’ve learned (passwords and PIN codes) or have (a one-time code sent to their phone, authenticator app) or something that they own. Passwords no longer suffice to protect against hacking techniques. They can be hacked or shared, or compromised through phishing, on-path attacks or brute force attacks etc.
It is also important to use 2FA for accounts with high risk for online banking, such as websites for tax filing social media, email, and cloud storage services. Many of these services can be utilized without 2FA. However enabling it on the most sensitive and important accounts adds an extra layer of security.
To ensure the efficacy of 2FA, cybersecurity professionals need to review their strategy for authentication regularly to ensure they are aware of new threats and improve the user experience. Some examples of this include phishing scams that trick users into sharing their 2FA codes or “push bombing,” which overwhelms users with numerous authentication requests, which causes them to mistakenly approve legitimate ones because of MFA fatigue. These issues and more require a continually changing security solution that gives an overview of user logins to detect suspicious activity in real time.