I have previously written on Multi Factor Authentication. Multi Factor Authentication (MFA) is a more secure login solution than merely Single Factor Authentication. Single Factor challenges your access based on one trait, usually a password. Multi Factor challenges for at least two traits, including:
What you know. This could be a password.
What you have. This could include your phone with an authentication app, or the ability to receive PINs via text.
What you are. This could include a retinal or fingerprint scan. Yes. Retinas (the back of the eyeball) are as unique as fingerprints.
I am advocating you adopt Twilio Authy as your primary Multi Factor Authentication solution. although Google Authenticator is a big name, here’s a summary of why you should adopt Authy…
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Let LastPass manage your passwords (you have other things to think about today).
We have too many passwords. Keeping track of them mentally or on Post-It notes does not work. Keeping them in a Microsoft Word document is also troublesome. If you change a password and fail to update the document, then the record becomes wrong. Next time you go to that website and use the password in your Microsoft Word document, it won’t work. You did not update the document. Let me introduce LastPass.
Several companies have solutions. I use LastPass, which lets you create a vault that holds all your passwords. You don’t have to remember what LastPass stores in the vault. You only have to remember the master password to access the vault. The ... Read More
2-factor Authentication helps protect your identity.
You should deploy 2-factor Authentication. This increases your security and reduces your chances of becoming an identity theft victim. Most services encourage 2-factor Authentication and let you deploy it at no additional cost.
Here's a quick question for you.
When attempting to access a website, the website can challenge you based on:
A) What you know (e.g. password).
B) Who you are (e.g. fingerprints).
C) What you have (e.g. phone).
D) All of the above.
Correct answer: D.
How it looks in real life.
Daisy runs a dental office in Folsom, CA. Keeping the practice up and running is her top priority. She runs most of her patient, insurance and vendor communications through her Gmail account. She deploys 2-factor Authentication with the steps at https://myaccount.google.com/signinoptions/two-step-verification/enroll-welcome. She keeps her smartphone nearby. ... Read More