Have a plan in place for users who may have difficulty using MFA, such as those without smartphones. Provide alternative methods of authentication to ensure everyone can comply with the security requirements.

• Establish a cybersecurity culture within your organization. • Implement multi-factor authentication • Encrypt sensitive data • Conduct regular vulnerability assessments • Implement intrusion detection and prevention systems • Establish an incident response plan • Perform daily backups either offsite or in the cloud. • Implement network segmentation • Implement email and files security controls • Stay current on the latest threats

Problem: Ensuring secure access to sensitive IT systems while protecting the team from threats like phishing and social engineering. Solution: Implemented role-based access controls and multi-factor authentication (MFA) to secure system access. Conducted regular security training to raise awareness of potential risks. Fostered a culture of vigilance, encouraging the team to identify and report security threats. Result: Strengthened overall system security and reduced risk of breaches. After these measures, the team successfully identified and prevented a phishing attempt, safeguarding sensitive data.

You may want to consider the newest trends, and look at password-less or zero trust options, as they involve new methods that could be highly beneficial for the overall security.

I believe the challenge is to balance prevention with the ability to respond quickly and efficiently to potential incidents. Adopt the principle of least privilege, ensuring that each team member only has the access they need to perform their tasks. This reduces the risk of an internal compromise or the impact of a hacked account. Ongoing security training and incident monitoring and response are great strategies. Awareness is one of the first lines of defense against external threats, and your IT team should have a well-structured incident response plan in place to act quickly when a threat is detected.