In February 2016, Instagram began rolling out multifactor authentication to its millions of users. Also called “Two-Step Authentication,” this added security feature makes sure users' photos, files, and information remains private by making it almost impossible for hackers to get into the account without physical possession of a user's cellphone. Find out how multifactor authentication works and how to make it work for your clients.
Instagram's Multifactor Authentication
It just got harder to blame that embarrassing Instagram photo on a hacked account. Last Tuesday, Instagram announced that it has begun to roll out two-factor authentication. Under updates to the app which began rolling out last month, users can opt to verify a phone number and receive authentication codes via text. Once they do, no one can log into their Instagram account without entering a unique authentication code sent to that phone number.
Why Multifactor Authentication is Important
Multifactor authentication is a big advancement in online security. But it's not new. Google and Facebook have each used multifactor authentication for years. That's because the process ensures that the only person who can log into a given account is the person holding the verified cell phone.
Social media companies and web developers know that passwords are notoriously easy to hack. If a hacker gets a hold of your password they could delete photos, make them public on the web, or send spam to your family and friends using your account. By adding multifactor authentication, developers have created a much stronger way to protect their users privacy, not to mention their embarrassing photos.
Multifactor Authentication for Your Web Portal
You don't have to own a huge app with millions of users for multifactor authentication to be important. If your clients provide you with confidential information using an online portal, a weak password could put them at risk of losing more than a photo. The more sensitive your business, the more you need to provide additional protection to your customers.
The web developers at Provisio Technology Solutions can bring you all the security of a big company, at a price you can manage. The Provisio team can build you a custom Drupal website with a client portal so your customers have access to everything all in one place. And when security is a concern, we can build in multifactor authentication to make sure their private information stays safe.
Internet security is too important to leave to chance. Build multifactor authentication into your client portal today to avoid embarrassing exposure and potentially expensive lawsuits or loss of business. Contact Provisio Technology Solutions today to find out how to give your clients the extra security they need and deserve.