Almog Apirion, CEO and Co-Founder of Cyolo, advocates for a paradigm shift in cybersecurity, emphasizing the critical need for organizations to transcend traditional password-based authentication methods and embrace Secure Remote Access (SRA) and Multi-factor Authentication (MFA) to effectively thwart sophisticated cyber threats.
Almog Apirion, CEO & Co-Founder, Cyolo
World Password Day marks an annual call to action for both individuals and organizations to reevaluate their identity and access practices to fortify cybersecurity defenses. Good cyber hygiene starts with strong password policies, in fact, features such as password vaulting and the enforcement of multi-factor authentication (MFA) serve as crucial components in augmenting security measures and mitigating unauthorized access attempts. However, strengthening digital defenses still needs to be taken to the next level.Â
This is where the significance of a robust Secure Remote Access (SRA) approach becomes particularly apparent. When we talk about mission-critical environments, enhancing the security of cyber-physical systems (CPS) becomes a priority while still balancing operational needs. Organizations, in this context, need a layered security approach – beyond passwords – to verify user identities and provide the necessary access privileges, minimizing the potential for a compromised account to cause significant damage.Â
By embracing these strategies not only on World Password Day but also in day-to-day operations, organizations can strengthen their security posture and effectively safeguard sensitive information. Â