A7: Making every employee aware of the role they plan in cyber defense is critical. Attacks are growing in sophistication; employees must be armed with a 'mental map' of the different nefarious techniques that malicious actors use to trick targets. #MMAChats #CyberAwareness

A8: #MultiFactorAuthentication may seem like a basic protection, but sometimes straightforward steps prevent the most expansive harms. Sophisticated identity verification mechanisms make it exponentially more difficult for nefarious actors to gain a cyber foothold. #MMAChats

A6: Beyond the obvious cyber protections, response plans, and insurance policies, it is crucial to consider human vulnerabilities. Fostering vigilant, cyber-aware culture requires training, testing, and ongoing readiness campaigns. To learn more: bit.ly/3s6xu3m #MMAChats

A7b. If employees are effectively trained, they can recognize phishing and social engineering events, and easily avoid them, and potentially save the company from a major #cyber incident. #MMAChats #CyberSecurityAwarenessMonth

A8. When an employee’s password is compromised, a threat actor can easily access an organizations network without #MFA in place. Having MFA is a key requirement in an organization and considered good cyber hygiene practice. #MMAChats #CyberSecurityAwarenessMonth

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A8. Organizations should bolster their security through #MFA , which requires at least two pieces of evidence (factors) to prove the user’s identity and prevents attackers from effectively using stolen passwords. #MMACHATS

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A7. There will always be environmental factors that attackers can exploit to deceive people. Employee cybersecurity training and phishing campaigns help ensure people remain aware of changes in the #cyber environment and remain cautious. #MMACHATS

Q8. How does enabling multifactor authentication across your organization reduce #CyberSecurity risks? #MMAChats

A8b. For example – a time sensitive pin code delivered through an app or via text message is often a second factor in addition to the user’s password. Although no #cybersecurity tools are perfect, MFA provides a substantial barrier to unwanted system access. #MMACHATS

A8. #MentalHealth coverage as part of health care plan, employee assistance programs, more flexible work scheduled and other health & #wellbeing programs. #MMAChats #MentalHealth Matters

In what ways can hybrid work create a disproportionately positive impact on #DEI efforts, as well as overall employee performance? #FutureofWork #MMAChats

A8. Enabling #MFA is a great way to secure user apps and services from unauthorized access. Read this recent report from Marsh McLennan Agency on the 8 things your organization should consider before deploying multi-factor authentication. bit.ly/3Twhnru #MMAChats

A7. According to Marsh McLennan Agency’s 2023 Benefits Trends Report #Hybrid work has the potential to offer a higher level of flexibility, a better #worklifebalance , and a more tailored #EmployeeExperience . #MMAChats

A6. According to BRINK News #cyber security playbook, leadership needs to create and sustain a strong #cyber culture across the organization, enlisting everybody in the associated vigilance & defense, & when needed, response effort. bit.ly/3Tcop4G #MMAChats

A6. Flexibility in our work schedules is a crucial asset as it allows more convenient times for employees to work, hopefully more productive times. At the same time we have to ensure employees aren't abused with flex-time feeling they have to work 24/7. #MentalHealth #MMAChats

A8. Most often organizations offer #mentalhealth benefits such as in-person psychiatry and coaching, however, it's important organizations focus on offering a variety of types of benefits as well as technology such as #telehealth . #MMAChats

Q8a2: #MMAChats MFA has emerged as an effective, user-friendly, and easy-to-integrate solution to the password problem MFA systems require two or more factors to verify a user's identity and grant them access to an account.