The implementation of Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) in K-12 schools is critical due to the rising complexity and risks in cybersecurity. By considering these 7 factors, schools can select a tailored MFA solution to enhance cybersecurity and ensure uninterrupted learning.We all know that the digital education realm is getting more complex and more risky by the day, and keeping our students’ data safe has become a bit of a juggling act. That’s where Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) or two-factor authentication (2FA) has a big part to play – and not just because insurance companies are asking for it.
We know from the Clever Cybersecure 2023 report, that 1 in 3 school districts or charter organizations plan on implementing MFA in the next 1-2 years. MFA or 2FA has been shown to drastically limit the number of account intrusions by bad actors according to CISA, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency of the United States.