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Multi-Factor Authentication
Recently, a Verizon Data Breach Investigative Report revealed that 81% of data breaches resulted from weak or stolen credentials, highlighting the vulnerability of passwords. Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) is a proven method to verify user identity, balancing security with usability. Implement MFA across all entry points, such as web, VPN, and mobile apps, with user-friendly options like one-time passwords, FIDO/Yubikey tokens, 3rd parties like DUO, or the EmpowerID Mobile app. Benefits of EmpowerID MFA include: