Most businesses now know that passwords alone don’t cut it. Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) has become the seatbelt of the digital world—and if you’re wearing it, you’re already safer.
But here’s the thing: attackers have gotten smarter. MFA is essential, but it’s no longer the end of the road. If you already have MFA in place, you’re ahead of the pack. Now it’s time to take the next steps to keep your business truly secure.
Use Stronger MFA
Not all MFA is equal. Text messages and phone calls are easy to trick.
- Use authenticator apps or security keys that can’t be copied by cybercriminals.
- For executives and anyone who handles money, we raise the bar with stronger protections.
Guard the Front Door
MFA is like locking your front door. But we can go further:
- Allow logins only from safe places and trusted devices.
- Block suspicious locations. If your business is in Omaha, you don’t need someone logging in from overseas.
- Shorter sessions for critical apps. The higher the risk, the more often we require a quick re-check.
Watch for Cookie Thieves
Hackers don’t just steal passwords anymore—they steal the little “cookies” that keep you logged in.
- We turn on protections that make those cookies useless to anyone else.
- We disable old-fashioned logins that criminals love to exploit.
- We watch for odd behavior, like one account logging in from two different countries at the same time.
Close the Side Doors
Sometimes hackers don’t break in—they sneak in.
- We control which apps can connect to your Microsoft account so employees don’t accidentally click “Allow” on something risky.
- We limit outside sharing and guest sign-ups unless your business truly needs them.
- We keep an eye on sign-in pages—because even those can be abused.
Keep People Sharp
Even the best locks won’t help if someone opens the door.
- We run regular phishing tests so employees learn what a scam email looks like.
- Instead of boring annual training, we give short, easy refreshers throughout the year.
Protect the VIPs
Hackers love to target leaders and finance teams.
- We limit admin access, so no one has “always-on” master keys.
- We set up hardened devices for sensitive work.
- We use advanced monitoring tools to spot attacks in real time.
The Bottom Line
MFA is good. Layered security is better.
With attackers constantly evolving, your business can’t afford to stop at “we turned on MFA.” Strengthening access, closing loopholes, and keeping people aware are what truly keep you safe.
That’s how we help you move from “we checked the box” to “we actually sleep at night.”