Multi-factor authentication now a Cyber Essentials requirement
News|by Leanne Bevan|2 August 2022
Most of us are already using multi-factor authentication (MFA) daily, from logging in to online banking apps to easily accessing social media platforms. However, have you implemented an additional factor of protection for your organisation yet?
Cyber Essentials
It's important to be aware that the NCSC has now updated the Cyber Essentials requirements to include MFA. You can read their guidance on choosing the right additional factor here.
Plus, check out our Quick Guide to Cyber Essentials or contact us for more details via the form below.
Implementing multi-factor authentication
You might think that implementing MFA will be a time-intensive process for your organisation, but it's not. For instance, ESET's mobile-based solution can be easily integrated with a VPN within 10 minutes.
Watch the video below to learn about ESET Secure Authentication...
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Our cyber security expert can discuss multi-factor authentication and other cyber security solutions required for your organisation to get the Cyber Essentials certification.
Grey Matter is an ESET Gold Partner and can supply licensing, demos and trials for ESET's product range, including ESET Secure Authentication.
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Leanne Bevan
Vendor Marketing Manager at Grey Matter
Leanne has been part of our team for over a decade, and has worked as a vendor marketing manager for a number of our key vendors. Now with a keen focus on cyber security as well as developer technologies, Leanne continues to manage marketing across several vendors, including Embarcadero, Acronis, ESET, and more.
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