Multi-Factor Authentication

IAM 101: Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) - Your First Line of Defense B - Background (The ‘Why’): The Cracks in Our Digital Armor In the ever-evolving landscape of cyber threats, the humble password, once our digital guardian, has become its weakest link. Every day, headlines scream about data breaches, account takeovers, and identity theft, with a staggering majority tracing back to compromised credentials. The Verizon Data Breach Investigations Report consistently highlights that stolen or weak passwords are the primary vector for cyberattacks....

TL;DR Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) remains one of the most effective and underutilized defenses in modern cybersecurity. Despite being widely available, it’s often poorly implemented or misunderstood. In this post, we break down: Why MFA is still essential in 2025 Common MFA methods (and which to avoid) How attackers are bypassing MFA Best practices for enterprise adoption 🔍 Background Fifteen years into IAM, I’ve watched the industry shift from passwords to push prompts, biometrics, and passkeys....