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Essential Eight
Multi-Factor Authentication
Multi-Factor Authentication: Identity Protection that Blocks Breaches
Protect your critical assets with an extra layer of cybersecurity for logins
Control Access. Prevent Breaches. Stay Compliant
Deploy Multi-Factor Authentication the Right Way to Stop Unauthorised Access and Human Risk
Stolen credentials are the leading cause of breaches globally and they are most preventable. Whether through phishing, brute-force, or social engineering, cybercriminals exploit user accounts to access sensitive systems, disrupt operations, and cause long-term damage. For modern businesses, password protection alone is not enough.
Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) prevents this by requiring users to verify their identity using more than one method. It’s a key pillar of the Essential Eight mitigation strategies and a core building block of the Zero Trust security model.
Want to know how identity protection fits into your cyber strategy and how we implement it with Microsoft Entra ID MFA? Start here.
How ‘Multi-Factor Authentication’ Supports the Essential Eight
MFA is one of the most effective ways to prevent unauthorised access. It ensures that even if credentials are compromised, hackers cannot gain access without additional verification. It is a core requirement in the Essential Eight, especially for high-value accounts, remote access, and administrative privileges. Combined with a Zero Trust mindset, where no user or device is trusted by default, MFA provides the extra verification layer even after entering your password.
Strategic alignment:
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Blocks unauthorised access, even if passwords are stolen
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Forms the foundation for Zero Trust with conditional access
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Enforces identity verification across all privileged and remote access points
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Complements other controls like Restrict Admin Privileges
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Enables conditional access policies based on role, location, risk, and device state
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Speeds up the process of Essential Eight maturity levels by securing all privileged accounts
Benefits:
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Prevents credential-based attacks, including phishing and brute-force attacks
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Ensures only authorised users access critical systems
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Reduces the risk of insider threats and account takeovers
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Builds customer and partner trust by securing access
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Provides clear control over who accesses what and when
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Cuts down IT support costs related to credential issues
How We Do Multi-Factor Authentication: Microsoft Entra ID
We deploy MFA using Microsoft Entra ID. Depending on your risk profile, workforce structure, and operational environment, we configure a customised solution using Azure MFA and Conditional Access. For some, it may be enforcing MFA on privileged users. For others, it could mean implementing granular Conditional Access policies for third-party contractors. Our team assesses your environment and aligns Microsoft Entra ID features with your business objectives. Whether you operate in a cloud, on-prem, or hybrid setting, we ensure consistent identity.
Why Microsoft Entra ID?
- Unified identity platform for MFA, Conditional Access, and risk-based policies
- Deep integration with Microsoft 365, Azure, and third-party platforms
- Centralised visibility into identity risk and authentication events
- Scales to support the workforce, guests, and privileged accounts
- Designed to support Zero Trust and Essential Eight standards
- Supports dynamic access decisions based on user behaviour, device posture, and location
The business benefits:
- Lowers long-term security costs by preventing incidents before they escalate
- Blocks identity-based attacks with Azure MFA
- Reduces IT overhead by automating access decisions and MFA enforcement
- Enhances visibility and control over user behaviour across cloud and hybrid environments
- Lowers cost and complexity by consolidating identity, MFA, and access policies under one platform
- Prevents unauthorised logins to high-value apps and data
Achieve Maturity Level 3 in Multi-Factor Authentication with Exigo Tech
The Essential Eight maturity levels for MFA reflect how consistently and comprehensively it is enforced across the organisation
Level 0
MFA not implemented; password-only authentication in use.
Level 1
MFA enabled for remote and admin accounts.
Level 2
MFA enforced for all users accessing sensitive or business-critical systems.
Level 3
MFA enforced for all user accounts, all remote and cloud access, and privileged actions, with conditional access policies dynamically applying MFA based on risk and context.
We help you reach Maturity Level 3 by enforcing MFA across all users, integrating Conditional Access policies, and ensuring coverage is complete, auditable, and adaptive to your business needs.
What Sets Exigo Tech Apart
We operate at Maturity Level 3 across all Essential Eight controls
End-to-end delivery: from access strategy to deployment and optimisation
Microsoft Entra ID specialists with Zero Trust security expertise
Identity-first security consulting focused on business outcomes
Proven capability in high-risk, compliance-heavy industries
We deliver measurable risk reduction, not just technology enablement
Prevent Identity Breaches Before They Result in Financial Losses
Get a customised MFA strategy aligned with the Essential Eight, Zero Trust, and your risk profile.
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