What is Multi-factor authentication (MFA)?
Operations, IT, cybersecurity. A plain-English definition for Australian business owners.
MFA is the practice of requiring two or more independent verification factors to log in to a system — typically something the user knows (password) plus something the user has (a phone, hardware token, or authenticator app).
MFA is the single most effective control against credential-based attacks; the Essential Eight requires MFA for privileged accounts, remote access, and any system holding important data. For SMEs, MFA should be enforced across email, accounting systems, and HR/payroll systems at minimum.
In a connected back office this sits with the Operations hub, where Valont runs it support, cybersecurity and cloud systems for Australian SMEs as one team. The full definition set is on the glossary.
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General information, not advice. For how this applies to your business, talk it through with a Trusted Advisor or start with the Business Health Check.