Multi-factor authentication is one of the most effective ways to reduce the damage caused by a stolen password. The challenge for a small business is often not whether to use MFA, but where to start when dozens of services and user accounts are involved.
Email should be near the top
A compromised mailbox can expose confidential conversations, reset links and supplier relationships. It can also be used to send convincing messages from a genuine company account.
Protect administrator accounts
Accounts that can create users, change security settings or access multiple systems deserve stronger controls than an ordinary user account. Use separate admin identities where practical.
Include finance and payroll
Banking, accounting and payroll systems can lead directly to financial loss or highly sensitive data. Review who has access and remove old users as roles change.
Do not forget remote access
VPNs, remote desktop tools and cloud management portals are particularly important because they provide access from outside the office. Strong authentication should be paired with good device security and logging.
A simple next step
Kazzoo can help review where MFA is already enabled, identify gaps and choose sign-in methods that improve security without making everyday work unnecessarily difficult.
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If you would like practical advice based on your current setup, contact Kazzoo. We support businesses across Leicester and Leicestershire with day-to-day IT support, infrastructure, security and technology planning.