Let’s say you enable 2FA on your Gmail account with your phone as your second authenticator. After inputting your normal password into Gmail, you’ll receive a six-character code texted to your phone. Only after verifying this code through Gmail can you access your account. It’s not hard to see the benefit of this system. Even if a hacker obtains your password, they won’t be able to break into your account. Many people avoid setting up 2FA because they see it as an inconvenience. However, when you think about the damage that a data breach could inflict, it’s hard to justify this mentality. You don’t have to be a math whiz to understand that an extra 15 seconds that could save you untold hours and dollars is a smart proposition. Almost any service that requires a password is already set up to allow for 2FA. If you don’t take advantage of the technology, you are leaving yourself vulnerable to an attack. Tactics like 2FA are weapons in your arsenal that deter criminals from accessing your private data. At AZCOMP, we are happy to help you deploy all the tips and tricks to protect your company’s private information. Give us a call to let us know what you need help with, and we’ll develop a plan to lock down your data. TWO-FACTOR AUTHENTICATION Is a Hacker’s Worst Nightmare
A study by password-management firm Meldium found that 90 percent of passwords can be cracked in under six hours. With that in mind, it’s an even more
alarming statistic that 65 percent of people use the same password for all of their accounts. These statistics paint a clear picture of how vulnerable most data is to hackers. Luckily, tech companies have adopted a number of tools that allow users to take a more active role in protecting their data. Chief among them is two-factor authentication (2FA). You have probably been prompted to set up two-factor authentication before, but you may not know how it works. Essentially, it is a system in which you must verify your identity in two separate ways (usually across different devices) to access an account. That may sound confusing, but it’s actually a very simple process. Here’s how it works in practice.
SPOTLIGHT ON DAN BAWDEN
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When Dan’s not working, he’s either spending time with his family or studying toward a degree in marriage and family counseling. His three children — Ayden, Matix, and Taelyn — are energetic and love to be outdoors. “Matix and I love to go to the skatepark together,” he says. “I actually won the street rollerblading event at the Utah Summer Games in 2006, but Matix is quickly challenging me on the ramps.”
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