You wouldn’t leave your office door unlocked overnight. You wouldn’t hand out spare keys to just anyone.
So why go online without an extra lock on your digital front door?
That’s what multifactor authentication (MFA) is : a simple, powerful way to keep hackers out, even if they’ve somehow gotten your password.
One Small Step. A Huge Difference.
Think of your password as locking the front door of your business. MFA? That’s setting the alarm before you leave.
It’s an extra step in the form of quick text code, a fingerprint scan, or a push notification on your phone. This quick extra step can make all the difference.
Even if a hacker steals or guesses your password, MFA stops them cold. Microsoft reports that enabling MFA blocks over 99% of all account hacks. That’s a number worth paying attention to.
When MFA Saves the Day
Here’s what happens without MFA:
An employee gets a phishing email. They click the link. The attacker logs in using stolen credentials. You don’t even know until it’s too late.
Now here’s what happens with MFA:
The attacker tries to log in, but your employee gets a verification prompt they didn’t request. That instant alert stops the attack in its tracks and gives you time to change passwords before damage is done.
It’s simple, fast, and incredibly effective.
Where to Use MFA (Hint: Everywhere That Matters)
Start with the accounts that hold sensitive data or control access to business systems:
Email and cloud accounts — Gmail, Outlook, OneDrive, etc.
Banking and payroll apps — protect the money first.
Work systems — CRMs, HR platforms, and anything client-facing.
Social media — a hacked account can ruin your brand in minutes.
Most platforms already have MFA built in and you just need to turn it on. Authenticator apps like Microsoft Authenticator or Duo make the process even smoother for your team.
The Fastest Security Upgrade You’ll Ever Make
Here’s the truth: enabling MFA takes less than 10 minutes, and it’s completely free.
But it could save you from days (or weeks) of downtime, data loss, and reputation damage.
If you’re a Milwaukee business leader and not sure where to start, we can help. At PC LAN Services, we set up secure, seamless MFA systems for local businesses. Alongside set up, we also train teams to use those MFA systems confidently.
A few minutes today could save your business tomorrow.
Schedule a quick discovery call to get MFA set up the right way.
