Multifactor Authentication And Authorization: The Key To Evolving As Fast As Insider Threats
Solutions Review, Thursday, October 19,2023
Solutions Review's Contributed Content Series is a collection of contributed articles written by thought leaders in enterprise software categories. Jason Lohrey of Arcitecta introduces us to Multifactor Authentication and Authorization (MFA&A); examining how it's the key against insider threats.
In today's digital age, data security is of utmost importance. Data repositories and file systems contain large amounts of sensitive information that must be protected from unauthorized access, alteration, or deletion. Data security is a critical aspect of any system used to store and manage data. It is increasingly important with the rise in the frequency of cyber-attacks, as external actors seek to gain an advantage from the troves of intellectual property and sensitive data amassed by corporations and institutions.
As National Insider Threat Awareness Month in September reminded us, external actors are not the only threat. Threats can often already reside within an organization, in different forms. Some individuals may simply be negligent by unwittingly clicking on phishing emails, carelessly handling data, or not following security protocols. Others may unknowingly pose a risk when external actors compromise their credentials. Then, of course, malicious insiders intentionally cause harm by committing fraud, stealing sensitive data, or disrupting systems.