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Cybersecurity Basics: What Is Multi-Factor Authentication and Why Does It Matter?

Posted by Sarah Carroll on 6/13/25 7:23 PM

Before social media and the responsibility of maintaining multiple accounts, folks tended to keep their passwords written down on paper, stored in what they considered a safe place, or saved into their phone. These are dangerous cybersecurity risks being practiced and they need to be addressed promptly.
The problem is passwords are often weak, reused or exposed in personal data breaches that are out of your control. In the last decade, we have been introduced to Password Managers and following right after, Multi-Factor Authentications (MFA). Both provide thorough measures to protect users’ information and safety. As an effect, this shield has caused bad actors to get creative and find other tactics to infiltrate your systems.
We’re going to go over what MFA is and why it matters to implement for your small business and in personal life or really, anywhere it’s available!

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Tags: security protection, Monitoring, small business technology advice., cybersecurity, Privacy, security awareness training, cybersecurity training, managed IT services in Boston, Multi-Factor Authentication, MFA





Managed IT Services in Boston and Surrounding Areas

Posted by Ann Westerheim on 1/19/24 1:55 PM

If you are looking for managed IT services in Boston and nearby cities, this detailed guide will explain the role of managed service providers and unpack the benefits they offer to businesses like yours. It also includes important questions to ask before you hire a Boston-area managed IT service company.

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Tags: managed IT services in Boston, IT services Boston, managed service provider Boston





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