Microsoft Authenticator: What You Need To Know

Have you come across Microsoft Authenticator on the Apple App Store or Google Play Store and wondered what it does and if you should be using it? If the answer is yes, then you’re in the right place. Read on to find out more as Three Cherries answer your common questions.

 

What is Microsoft Authenticator?

Microsoft Authenticator is an app which is designed to integrate with your Microsoft account to enhance security. It adds an additional layer of security known as 2FA which makes it more difficult for malicious users to access your account. Once set up, the Authenticator app becomes the go to area to verify your log ins and protect your account.

 

How Microsoft Authenticator Works

The Authenticator application works through the concept of MFA (Multi Factor Authentication). Put simply, this is where another device or step is required (factor) to authenticate a log in attempt.

For the case of Microsoft Authenticator, when you try to log in to your Microsoft account on a device e.g. your work laptop, it will ask you to verify the login by putting a set of numbers in.

You would in this case, go onto the authenticator app on your phone or device and find the random set of digits it provides. These would then be entered on your work laptop and if they match, you would then be able to enter your account.

A user on a laptop following password best practice by using Microsoft Authenticator

When is Microsoft Authenticator Required?

Using Microsoft Authenticator should be something all businesses do in 2024 and beyond. This is due to the rapid increases in cyber threats and the need for increased cybersecurity. With authenticator being free, it is imperative your business takes advantage of this technology and implements it rather than ignores it.

 

How Do We Implement Authenticator in our Business?

Implementing Microsoft Authenticator in a business can be done through your MSP (Managed Service Provider) or by your in-house IT team. If you currently don’t have an MSP and wish to receive assistance with Microsoft Authenticator, Three Cherries are able to help your business and display how your cybersecurity can be improved.

Once set up, Authenticator is straight forward to use and with most modern smartphones, Touch or Face ID can be used to log in to the apps, streamlining the process further.

 

How Can Three Cherries Help?

Three Cherries can help your business understand the importance of MFA/2FA and using Authenticator. Our team of experts can implement this cybersecurity layer throughout your users’ devices and explain how to use it. Contact us today for more information.

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