{"id":4145,"date":"2025-10-08T08:22:31","date_gmt":"2025-10-08T06:22:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/enthec.com\/?p=4145"},"modified":"2025-10-08T08:22:31","modified_gmt":"2025-10-08T06:22:31","slug":"reasons-to-use-multi-factor-authentication-in-companies","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/enthec.com\/en\/reasons-to-use-multi-factor-authentication-in-companies\/","title":{"rendered":"Reasons to use multi-factor authentication in companies"},"content":{"rendered":"

Cybersecurity is no longer the exclusive domain of technical departments; it has become a strategic priority for all companies, regardless of their size and scope. Cyberattacks have become increasingly sophisticated, and criminals are no longer just after financial data; they are also targeting confidential information, login credentials, internal plans, and any digital trace that can be used for their own benefit. <\/span><\/p>\n

In this scenario,<\/span> protecting user accounts<\/b> with a simple password is no longer sufficient: <\/span>
\n phishing attacks,<\/span>
\n<\/a> credential theft, and password reuse make it essential to strengthen access controls.<\/span><\/p>\n

Today, we want to discuss<\/span> multi-factor authentication (MFA)<\/b>, an additional layer of security that can be a valuable ally in preventing<\/span>
\n security breaches<\/span>
\n<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

Before delving into the details of how it works, it is worth mentioning<\/span> Kartos<\/b>, the solution for<\/span> Continuous Threat Exposure Management (CTEM) <\/b>developed by<\/span> Enthec<\/a>.<\/span> Designed for businesses, Kartos enables organizations to continuously understand their exposure to potential digital risks, detect vulnerabilities, and anticipate attacks before they occur.
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Multi-factor authentication is a fundamental step in this overall protection strategy, as it reduces the attack surface at one of the most critical points: access to accounts and systems.<\/span><\/p>\n

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What is MFA, and why is it so important?<\/b><\/h2>\n

To understand the need for this system, it is helpful to answer the question: What is MFA? <\/span>Multi-factor authentication is an identity verification method that requires the user to present two or more pieces of evidence <\/b>before accessing a digital resource. Simply put, a regular password isn’t enough; you need to provide one or more additional verifications. <\/span><\/p>\n

These tests are based on three main categories:<\/span><\/p>\n