{"id":15299,"date":"2020-04-02T14:25:39","date_gmt":"2020-04-02T19:25:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.firewalls.com\/blog\/?p=15299"},"modified":"2025-12-19T15:21:32","modified_gmt":"2025-12-19T20:21:32","slug":"multifactor-authentication","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.firewalls.com\/blog\/multifactor-authentication\/","title":{"rendered":"Secure Remote User Credentials with Multifactor Authentication"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Multifactor authentication<\/a> – aka MFA – means the bad guys are S.O.L. even if they get your name and password. By requiring multifactor authentication for users on your network, you ensure that connection attempts provide two or more pieces of evidence before allowing a user access to any resources or applications.<\/p>

Attackers are turning their attention to the vulnerabilities of remote access because working from home has become a requirement of doing business in 2020<\/a>. With so many workers connecting remotely, hackers are focusing on phishing, social engineering, link spoofing, and business email compromise as ways to steal user credentials, access company resources, and exfiltrate sensitive data.<\/p>

By adding multiple layers of authentication beyond the simple password (and let\u2019s be honest, how many of your employees are really<\/em> using long, complicated passwords?), you can safeguard against these vulnerabilities of human error. And with so many employees working from their home office out of the IT department\u2019s direct line of sight, you\u2019re going to want a few extra safeguards until we\u2019re all back on premise.<\/p>

FortiToken Mobile: One-Time Password Generator<\/h3>

Fortinet\u2019s FortiToken Mobile<\/a> is a one-time password generator application compatible with both Android and iOS devices. It supports both time-based and event-based password tokens, adding versatility to how users can be authenticated. The app instantly generates a single-use token right on the mobile device that users are carrying around in their pocket all day long. Even if attackers are able to steal your username and password, they\u2019ll have to pay a visit in-person to steal your mobile phone too.<\/p>

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FortiToken Mobile is a great solution for small businesses that are looking to get started with multifactor authentication at a low price-point. SMBs can get started with licenses for as few as just five employees. Adding additional licensing is quick and easy, making the solution scalable with your needs. Plus, because FortiToken Mobile is sold as perpetual licenses, you only have to pay once. No annual renewals or subscriptions needed.