#37: Cash in the Cyber Sheets - Dirty 13 - MFA Issues & Best Practices

In this episode of Cash in the Cyber Sheets, we continue our Dirty 13 series by tackling one of the most overlooked yet critical security gaps: MFA (Multi-Factor Authentication). While MFA is one of the strongest tools for securing accounts, its effectiveness plummets if it's not implemented or configured correctly.

We’ll discuss the common pitfalls of MFA neglect and dive into best practices that can keep your organization secure:

- The importance of break-glass accounts and how to set them up safely.
- Why storing OTPs or recovery keys in your password manager is a risk.
- Backup strategies for lost devices and how to avoid single points of failure.
- The advantages of hardware authenticators like YubiKeys over SMS or email-based MFA.
- How to safeguard your MFA strategy against phishing, SIM-swapping, and other vulnerabilities.

Don’t miss this actionable guide to doing MFA right. Whether you’re an IT pro or a business leader, this episode is packed with insights to strengthen your security posture.

Looking for more details?
Check out our companion article: "Information Security Policies: Multifactor Authentication Best Practices", where we expand on everything discussed in the episode. Perfect for sharing with your team or referencing during your next security review.

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