Identity Security

Lock the front door,
Properly.

MFA is one of the most effective cyber security controls available and one of the most commonly misconfigured. We deploy and manage it properly so it actually stops account compromise, not just ticks a box.

Multi-Factor Authentication

Credentials get stolen constantly through phishing, data breaches, and credential stuffing attacks. If a stolen username and password is all someone needs to get into your systems, the attack is already over by the time anyone notices.

Multi-factor authentication adds a second verification step. Even if an attacker has the right username and password, they cannot get in without also having access to the second factor, typically a code from an authenticator app or a hardware token.

The ACSC lists MFA as one of the eight most critical security controls. It is also consistently the first thing cyber insurers ask about during underwriting.

🔐 99% Effective
Blocks the vast majority of account compromise attacks, even when passwords are known.
📋 Essential Eight
ACSC Essential Eight Strategy 7 required for government entities, recommended for all.
🛡️ Insurance Critical
The first question on most cyber insurance applications missing MFA affects your premium.

What We Cover

MFA deployment and ongoing management

🔐 MFA done properly

Deploying MFA sounds straightforward but getting it right requires care. Poorly configured MFA can be bypassed through techniques like MFA fatigue attacks, where users receive repeated approval requests and eventually click approve to stop the notifications.

We configure MFA with appropriate controls to prevent bypass, including number matching and additional context requirements. We also make sure the right users are covered admin accounts, external-facing systems, and all remote access, not just email.

✅ What we cover

MFA deployment across Microsoft 365, email, and cloud applications
Conditional access policies that require MFA based on risk signals
Admin account MFA with additional security requirements
MFA for all VPN and remote access connections
Configuration to prevent MFA fatigue and bypass attacks
Ongoing management including new user provisioning
Reporting on MFA coverage and any accounts without it enabled

🖥️ Which systems need MFA

At a minimum, MFA should be enabled on everything that can be accessed from outside your network. The priority order is:

Email Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, and any other platforms
Remote access VPN, Remote Desktop, and remote management tools
Cloud applications particularly those holding financial or sensitive data
Admin and privileged accounts these should have the strictest MFA requirements
Line-of-business applications with external access
Any system accessible through a web browser from outside the office

How We Deploy It

Deployment process

Audit current coverage we identify all systems with external access and document which have MFA enabled
Prioritise and plan rollout high-risk accounts and systems are addressed first
Deploy and configure with bypass protections tested and staff setup guidance provided
Ongoing management new users, device changes, and compliance reporting handled on your behalf

Lock the front door,Properly.