Multi-factor Authentication: Best Practices for Securing the Modern Digital Enterprise

Choosing a model for the greatest possible security, usability and cost-effectiveness

MFA has been increasing in popularity over the years, with many different kinds of MFA used in a variety of scenarios. Enterprises looking to adopt MFA to better serve their employees, partners and customers must ensure they choose a modern authentication model tailored to their needs.
 
This white paper proposes best practices for enterprise deployments of adaptive multi-factor authentication (MFA). It covers MFA types, authentication category strengths and weaknesses, and contextual factors/risk-based authentication. Download this white paper to deepen your understanding of:

• Authentication in depth, including its vocabulary, mechanisms and signals
• How to choose the right MFA mechanisms for your environment
• Best practices in adaptive MFA, including risk analysis, choice of authentication factors, and accounting for human behaviors