mfa
Safeguard articles tagged "mfa" — guides, analysis, and best practices for software supply chain and application security.
19 articles
Webmail Auth: How Email Authentication Actually Works
Webmail auth spans two very different problems: proving who a user is when they sign in, and proving a message really came from the domain it claims. Both matter for security.
Snowflake Customer Breaches 2024: Root Cause
The Snowflake customer breaches of 2024 were not a Snowflake compromise. Infostealer logs, shared credentials, and absent MFA did the damage, from Ticketmaster to AT&T.
What Is MFA (Multi-Factor Authentication)
MFA requires two or more independent proofs of identity before letting you in. Learn how it works, why it blocks stolen-password attacks, and the factor types involved.
Cisco Duo Incident: Supply Chain Depth
Cisco Duo's 2024 disclosure about a telephony provider breach exposed SMS and voice MFA logs; the supply chain depth of authentication vendors is the story.
What is Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)
MFA blocks over 99% of credential-based attacks, but Uber, Cisco, and Twilio breaches show how push-bombing and AiTM phishing still get around it.
How to enable MFA on an AWS root account
A step-by-step guide to enabling MFA on your AWS root account, covering virtual MFA device setup, verification commands, troubleshooting, and ongoing security best practices.
How to configure Azure AD Conditional Access policies
A step-by-step guide to configure Azure AD conditional access policies safely — MFA enforcement, device compliance, report-only piloting, and troubleshooting tips.
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