What is multi-factor authentication (MFA), and why is it important?

Setting up MFA can seem daunting for consumers just beginning to clean up their security postures. In this Help Net Security video, Larry Kinkaid, Manager, Cybersecurity Consulting at BARR Advisory, shares tips for consumers who need simple, accessible ways to secure their private data. – Multi-factor authentication (MFA) should always be turned on if available, but a standard end-user can only manage the mechanisms supported by the services they’re using. – Varying authentication methods complicate … More → The post What is multi-factor authentication (MFA), and why is it important? appeared first on Help Net Security.
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