The reasoning is simple: MFA is an essential method of protecting data and preventing stolen credentials, which are still the most prevalent attack vector, at a time when the average cost of a single breach is millions of dollars, and the number of exposed records is frequently measured in billions.

          It's important to keep in mind that choosing an MFA solution involves more than just enhancing employee log-ins as security experts consider how to implement corporate MFA. It involves adding new components to your company's overall cybersecurity posture while making sure they complement your long-term cybersecurity plan.

Look for a solution that allows users to utilize a single authenticator to access all the resources they require, protecting each one in a way that works with their workflow to increase productivity and reduce disruption. Let's examine the most typical use cases for MFA in business.

          A productive workforce depends on having quick and simple access to computers and other devices, particularly in light of the significant increase in remote and hybrid work. Given that employees spend an average of 11 hours annually remembering or resetting   their passwords, the best multi-factor authentication (MFA) solutions improve security without slowing down users. 

          With HID's Crescendo line, users can insert or tap a smart card or security key to log in to computers, smartphones, and tablets. The Crescendo Cards are particularly useful workplace authenticators because they may enable secure access to anything from laptops to office doors, printers, and digital apps. For workers who are constantly on the go, the Crescendo Keys improve remote workforce security. You can also integrate the industry standards that best suit your requirements, such as PKI, FIDO, and OATH, by deploying Crescendo Cards and Keys. That's crucial since it guarantees they will continue to work for your company in the future as upgrades are made.

Shared Workstations

          Multiple users sharing a workstation increases the risk of compromise, which is a regular occurrence in sectors ranging from manufacturing to healthcare.

          For shared workstations, MFA systems that provide a single authenticator that functions on numerous devices are most successful because they allow users to move between stations quickly and effectively while still having secure access to the resources they require.

          Users can benefit from a variety of authentication techniques using HID's award-winning MFA solution, DigitalPersona®, including fingerprint and facial scans, ID badges (building access cards), FIDO, and PKI credentials via Crescendo Cards or Keys. By removing dangerous workarounds like shared passwords and sticky-note credentials, these roaming features allow users to securely and swiftly validate their identities.

Data Encryption and Digital Signatures

          Secure log-ins are not the only thing that comprehensive MFA systems can accomplish. Leading solutions allow you to safeguard data and communications with strong encryption algorithms and digital signatures that confirm their provenance and authenticity, all made possible by certificate-based technologies like PKI.

          You can manage all of your identities, including FIDO enrollment in Entra ID, in one location using HID's Credential Management System, which makes it simple to issue, renew, and revoke digital certificates on both Crescendo and third-party credentials. Learn more about Entra ID and HID's Credential Management System in our recent blog posts. 

Printers

          There is a chance of a security breach whenever private information is sent across a network, including to a printer. In settings where patient and customer data are routinely printed, this is particularly crucial.

          The best solutions in this case also provide users with a single authenticator that functions on several devices. Documents are only provided once the authorized user has been verified at the printer thanks to Crescendo Cards and Keys.

Your Business Needs MFA, We Can Help

          Discovering methods to incorporate workplace security tools is more than just a convenience issue- it also eliminates security flaws that occur when systems are unable to communicate with one another. 

          The MFA solutions we provide—which include smart cards and security keys, readers, middleware, credential enrollment and lifecycle management systems—all work together to create a unified, adaptable, protected system. By making integration easier, Tx Systems helps businesses reduce risk and get the most out of their security expenditures.

          You don't have to compromise between security and usability when it comes to corporate MFA. Find out how our team of experts can strengthen your cybersecurity defenses, and learn about all the solutions we have to offer at www.txsystems.com