Malicious programmers of today can test billions of password combinations per second. With this technology, they can expose 90% of all passwords. That’s a scary thought when you think of all your
business data sitting behind login screens.
2-step authentication requires users to verify their identity through, you guessed it, two different means. The first is almost always a password of some sort, and the second is something they can physically access. This second piece of information is incredibly difficult for cybercriminals to replicate.
Hackers are increasingly targeting small to mid-sized businesses. They do this because security is generally lower than a larger company, while still offering them a treasure trove of information to exploit. Cybercriminals that find their way into an administrator account will be able to access your email, documents, spreadsheets, financial records, and more. With 2-step authentication, the hackers are up against another level of security which often is enough to keep them at bay.
This second piece of information can come in many forms. It is important that it is personalized so that only the user has access to it. Different options include:
