Multi-factor authentication’s role in thwarting ransomware attacks
Recent guidance from the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency cites MFA as a key part of an effective defense.
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What you'll learn:
Do smaller businesses need MFA?
Yes! About 1/3 of attacks target organizations with 11-100 employees.
How ransomware gains access
Common vectors include use of stolen passwords, phishing attacks and exposed RDP ports.
Attacks are getting nastier
The most recent data shows that 77% of ransomware attacks involve the threat to leak data.
MFA deployment strategies
See what needs to be protected, from all VPN logins to Microsoft 365.