Published by CertIQ · Essential Eight guide G1 · 10 points toward CertIQ Ready
Multi-factor authentication is the single highest-value action an Australian business can take to improve its cyber posture. It is worth more points in the CertIQ scoring model than any other control — and it is also one of the mitigations the Australian Signals Directorate rates as "essential" in its Strategies to mitigate cyber security incidents, reflecting how often stolen passwords and abused remote access are used to break in.
If you haven't turned it on yet, the hard part probably isn't technical. It's getting round to it.
This guide explains what MFA is, why it matters for your cyber insurance position, and exactly how to implement it — without needing an IT department.
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