Two-Factor Authentication: Beyond Passwords
Passwords get stolen and guessed. Two-factor authentication (often called MFA or 2FA) adds a second lock - even with your password, attackers can't get in without your phone. It's the single most effective account protection.
What is it?
Two-factor authentication requires two proofs of identity:
Something you know: Your password.
Something you have: Your phone.
Stolen passwords become useless. Microsoft says this simple step blocks 99.9% of automated attacks. Required for Cyber Essentials.
Business Benefits
Password Theft Protection
Useless without your phone.
Phishing Resistance
Fake sites can't prompt for your phone verification.
Automated Attack Defence
Stops credential stuffing cold.
Compliance
Cyber Essentials requires it.
Risks Without It
Account Takeover
Password-only = complete access.
Email Compromise
Attackers redirect payments, steal data.
Breach Expansion
One account leads to broader access.
Certification Failure
Without two-factor authentication, you can't pass Cyber Essentials.
How Fresh Tech Implements This
Microsoft Authenticator with push notifications, Conditional Access policies, rollout support, and backup recovery methods.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about two-factor authentication: beyond passwords
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