CMA Blog

Thoughts and updates on everything CMA

Category Archives: CMA Technology Solutions

The Importance of Multifactor Authentication for your Organization

What is Multifactor Authentication? Multifactor authentication (MFA) is a security control used to verify user identity by prompting two or more authentication factors prior to logging into your applications and accounts. MFA uses two different types of authentication – something you know (a password) and something you have (your cell phone).  At its simplest, it Continue Reading

Ransomware Awareness for Upcoming Holiday Weekends

Prior to the Labor Day holiday, the Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency released information regarding a recent trend of ransomware attacks taking place over holiday weekends, when the attackers believe that IT and Security teams may be on vacation or not paying as close attention to their networks. In May 2021, leading into Mother’s Day Continue Reading

Understanding the Most Common Security Attacks: Phishing, Malware, and Social Engineering

Cyber security is ever changing, so keeping up with the latest threats can be difficult. Phishing, malware, and social engineering are all security threats that you’ve probably heard of. It’s important to understand these common attacks, know how they can affect your business, and how to prevent them from happening. PHISHING Phishing, a type of Continue Reading

CMA Menu