Stepping Up Your Security

The online world changes faster than anyone can blink and the tools used to deliver and keep the online world safe change almost just as fast. When you’re talking security applications however some tools and services change while others change very little if at all. This is a surprising fact however given how secure businesses and their clients want their transactions to be.

Take for example usernames and passwords. Many online businesses have been using this method of security for over ten years and still have not upgraded to a better form of online security. Though many smaller businesses have yet to adopt a more advanced technology, several high profile companies have begun using some form of two factor authentication both on their websites and in their offices.

Though it’s still an emerging and growing technology prestigious companies like Microsoft, Google, and even Pay Pal have incorporated two factor authentication which has made online transactions more secure and has helped protect in office property from those would seek to do harm. It is through an Authentication Service Provider that these companies deliver these types of safety measures to their clients.

While these well known companies have all implemented TFA to some degree many are still quick to dismiss the technology as incomplete or vulnerable. While many of these detractors make valid points this writer would argue that no technology, especially those of a security nature are always vulnerable. There will always be those individuals who would seek to disrupt business and expose the Achilles Heels of various applications so it’s likely that there will never be a technology immune to people with such an agenda.

Despite its outspoken naysayer’s two factor authentication has grown and thrived over the last few years with more and more businesses slowly adopting the technology. While are correct in that it’s an imperfect technology, it’s simply the best type of security presently available. Having recently made the switch, many banking and credit establishments will tell you that usernames and passwords are no longer safe nor acceptable when dealing with people online.

Scott is a business owner who is considering making the switch to an Authentication Service Provider to up his online security.