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Importance of Two-Factor Authentication

Importance of Two-Factor Authentication

One of the easiest ways to secure your online accounts beyond a strong password is by implementing two-factor authentication. Authentication account logins increase your account’s cybersecurity. Only having a password to protect your account can leave your information vulnerable since it can easily be guessed or leaked. Two-factor authentication creates a second level of security to your account that verifies that it’s really you trying to log in to your account. 

Implementing on Microsoft 

Incorporating two-factor authentication into your Microsoft account will immediately send you a security code to your email, phone number, or authentication app if there is an attempted login to a device that isn’t trusted. Here is a guide for easy step-by-step instructions on how to add this feature to your account. 

Implementing on Google

Google has also implemented two-factor authentication for its accounts. Connecting a phone number to your google account will confirm that it is really you trying to log in with a text or phone number. Google has committed to securing its accounts with a variety of cybersecurity strategies and two-factor authentication is just one of many. To see more of these strategies and incorporate two-factor authentication here is more information.

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