• Potential complexity of the login process

The login process is very simple: you can even confirm the login on a smartphone’s lock screen without unlocking the device.

• Scepticism towards MFA amongst field staff, shift workers or those using shared devices

MFA provides reliable protection whilst remaining flexible: Field staff, shift workers and those using shared devices benefit from simple, context-sensitive login methods.

• Perception of MFA as a sign of mistrust towards employees

MFA is not a sign of mistrust, but acts as a safety net: it protects everyone – and does not make the working day any more complicated. Management will also log in to the system using MFA, because nobody is as secure without MFA as they are with it.

• Concerns about whether MFA is compatible with existing systems (e.g. ERP, CRM, legacy applications)

Modern MFA solutions can usually be seamlessly integrated into existing systems such as ERP, CRM or other applications. Compatibility can be checked prior to implementation, ensuring that security and workflows are optimally aligned. Single sign-on also remains possible.

• Concerns about additional licence, implementation or operating costs

MFA is inexpensive compared to the damage caused by security incidents – and can be integrated cost-effectively into existing systems.

As an experienced WatchGuard Gold Partner, software implementer and IT systems provider, we naturally use this type of solution ourselves. We offer you the WatchGuard AuthPoint solution. This addresses a common security vulnerability with Identity Security / MFA (MFA) on a user-friendly cloud platform.

The mobile AuthPoint app – thanks to simple push notifications – ensures comprehensive visibility of login attempts, allowing users to grant or block access directly via their smartphone.

AuthPoint is also a cloud service, meaning there is no need to procure expensive hardware and the solution can be managed from anywhere via the intuitive WatchGuard Cloud interface. Even changing your smartphone is very straightforward – who would have thought it?

WatchGuard’s comprehensive infrastructure offers numerous integrations with third-party applications. This ensures that MFA and identity security are reliably applied across the board for access to confidential cloud applications, web services, VPNs and networks.