Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)
Multi-factor and phishing-resistant sign-in for email, remote access, cloud services and administrators, rolled out in stages so staff are not disrupted.
- NIST CSF 2.0 functions
- Protect
- Relevant for
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- Banking and financial services
- Telecommunications
- Government and public sector
- Oil and gas
Overview
Stolen passwords are one of the most common ways attackers get in. Without a second factor, one phished or reused password opens email, remote access or cloud services.
We roll out MFA where it matters most first, choose methods that suit your people and make sure old sign-in paths do not quietly bypass it.
What you get
- A stolen password is no longer enough to reach company systems
- Administrators and remote access protected first
- Fewer prompts for staff, through conditional access
- A clear process for lost devices and new joiners
What we cover
- MFA for email, remote access, cloud services and administrator accounts
- Phishing-resistant methods such as FIDO2 security keys and passkeys
- Conditional access rules by user, device and location
- Removal of legacy sign-in methods that bypass MFA
- Enrollment, recovery and help desk procedures
- Reports on coverage and exceptions
How we work
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Plan
We list applications and user groups and agree the order of rollout.
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Design
We choose methods and conditional access rules that fit your staff and your risks.
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Roll out
We start with administrators and remote access, then extend in waves with staff communication and a prepared help desk.
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Close the gaps
We remove legacy sign-in paths, review exceptions and report coverage.
Deliverables
- MFA rollout plan and policy design
- Configured MFA and conditional access
- Staff guides and help desk procedures
- Coverage report and administrator training
Questions buyers ask
Will MFA slow staff down?
Conditional access avoids unnecessary prompts, for example on managed devices in trusted locations. We pilot first and prepare the help desk before each wave.
Which methods do you recommend?
Phishing-resistant methods such as security keys or passkeys for administrators and high-risk users, and app-based approval for everyone else. Text-message codes only where nothing better is possible.
Related offerings
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Identity & Access Management (IAM)
Identity and access management with single sign-on, so the right people reach the right systems and access is granted and removed through a clear process.
NIST CSF function: Protect -
Privileged Access Management (PAM)
Control, record and limit the administrator, service and vendor accounts that attackers want most.
NIST CSF function: Protect -
Identity Threat Detection & Response (ITDR)
Detection of stolen credentials, abused privileges and attacks on directories such as Active Directory and cloud identity, with response actions that stop them.
NIST CSF function: Detect