As IT security professionals, we are all too aware of the importance of strong, unique passwords and the added security of multi-factor authentication (MFA). The recent LastPass data breach, in which user usernames, encrypted password vaults, and other sensitive data were stolen (see the full story here: https://lnkd.in/gwb7urvj), serves as a reminder of the need for vigilant security measures to protect our organizations and our users.
If your organization uses apps that only require a username and password to login and do not have MFA enabled, it is important to understand the consequences of a data breach. In the event that login credentials are stolen, hackers can easily gain access to accounts without any additional barriers.
MFA is an additional layer of protection that requires a user to provide not only their username and password, but also a unique code or token in order to access their account. This makes it much more difficult for hackers to gain access, even if they have obtained login credentials.
As IT security admins or managers, it is our responsibility to ensure the security of our organizations. Don't let the LastPass breach be a disaster for your own organization. Take steps to protect your users and their sensitive information by enabling MFA. We are here to help you do so and ensure that your accounts are secure.
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