54% of SMBs Still Ignore This Cybersecurity Measure — Don’t Be One of Them.
Let’s think this through.
Cyber insurers are known for conducting some of the most exhaustive risk evaluations in the business world. Their use of advanced analytics and deep research to establish stringent criteria for coverage is not just for formality—they know what actually works in protecting businesses from cyber threats.
One of the simplest and most effective steps they advocate for is Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA).
The Reality Behind MFA
If you read up on the last 100 cybersecurity incidents in the SMB sector, you’ll see that the checklist insurers provide is far from bureaucratic—it’s practical, real-world advice that works. Yet in 2024, 54% of SMBs still haven’t implemented this fundamental security measure.
It’s alarming to see so many small and medium businesses skip this essential layer of security.
Implementing MFA
At the bare minimum, focus on securing accounts with the most risk—those with high-privilege access. Don’t stop at enabling MFA for just Microsoft Teams. Take a closer look at your “Accessible Infrastructure.” There might be remote servers that rely on SSH, cloud accounts that need better safeguards, and other critical collaboration tools like Slack or code repositories like GitHub.
Start by laying out all your internet-accessible infrastructure and resources. Once you’ve mapped them out, ensure that both administrative and regular privileged accounts are secured behind MFA.
Action Items for Implementing MFA:
- Mandatory MFA for Critical Accounts: Set up MFA for admin, high-privilege, and sensitive accounts across all critical systems like email, cloud accounts, and internal apps.
- Plan for Lost Devices: Have backup methods (e.g., hardware tokens or backup codes) to handle cases of lost or stolen MFA devices.
- Avoid SMS for MFA: Use authenticator apps or hardware tokens instead of SMS, which is no longer a secure option.
- Map Your Internet-Accessible Infrastructure: Identify and prioritize protection for any services exposed to the Internet, such as remote servers that use SSH, your cloud accounts, remote desktop connection, etc.
- Apply MFA Across All SaaS Subscriptions: Ensure that MFA is turned on for all your crucial SaaS tools (email, CRM, file storage, etc.).
Security Should Be Simple
The cybersecurity industry often pushes complex solutions, but the truth is, that effective security starts with simplicity. MFA is one of the most straightforward yet powerful measures you can implement to protect your business. It doesn’t need to be complicated to work—it just needs to be done right.
At Kavachify, we prioritize practical, straightforward solutions that make a real impact. Our approach is grounded in real-world results, helping small businesses like yours tackle the most important security basics first.
Take Control, Level the Playing Field
Ready to make your cybersecurity more resilient without overcomplicating things? At Kavachify, we’re here to help you secure your business with the tools that work. Get started today with practical cybersecurity that doesn’t break the bank.
