October is Cyber Security Awareness Month, and while we don't think that cyber awareness is something to cover just once in the year, we think it's a good opportunity to publish some information that can be used all year round.
Awareness Day Fourteen: Access Control - Multi Factor Authentication
"Wherever there is technology there needs to be cybersecurity"

Implementing cybersecurity best practices is important for organisations of all sizes to protect personal, financial and sensitive information.

Awareness Day Fourteen: Access Control - Multi Factor Authentication and password control
What is it?

• A code sent to your phone or email
• An authenticator app
• A security key
• Biometrics (i.e. fingerprint or facial recognition)

• Email
• Accounts with financial information
• Accounts with personal data

We have several articles covering password security and access control:

Introduction to the Knowledge Bank

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We also have a Password Best Practice Area.
Drip Feed posters: 
pdf Create a strong password - DOs and what to avoid
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pdf Keep it strong - keep it long (132 KB)

pdf HH Leave it Lock it (143 KB)

Watch our free micro learning video about Multi Factor Authentication: