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DATA BREACHES, COMPLIANCE, AND THE ROLE OF TWO-FACTOR AUTHENTICATION

The potential costs of a data breach can shutter a small business, yet many are in denial about the severity of their exposure and necessity to apply diligence in security practices. In the current threat climate, compromised usernames and passwords are often exploited and are one of the leading factors contributing to data loss. Bolstering standard username/password authentication with twofactor authentication guards against lost or stolen passwords and in some cases is a regulatory requirement. Many employees already carry a smartphone that can support two-factor authentication, which makes this security protection practical and affordable for smaller businesses.

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DATA BREACHES, COMPLIANCE, AND THE ROLE OF TWO-FACTOR AUTHENTICATION