GreenLoop IT Solutions : Article

Cybersecurity threats are becoming increasingly sophisticated, and organizations must stay ahead of attackers by strengthening how users prove their identity. This article explains why GreenLoop is taking steps to phase out lower-security authentication methods while at the same time guiding clients toward stronger, phishing-resistant options. It is written for business and technology decision makers who…

Microsoft Authenticator with Number Matching is a new, security-enhanced experience for Multi-Factor Authentication. It helps address emerging “MFA fatigue” attacks—attackers can gain access when users reflexively hit “Approve” on an authentication prompt that an attacker generated. GreenLoop recommends enabling this as the default option for Microsoft Authenticator. Here’s an overview of the experience. This assumes…

Follow these instructions to set up code-based Multi-Factor Authentication for your SonicWall SSL VPN connection. Pre-requisites: These steps will need to be completed the first time you connect after it has been enabled for your organization. You will need an authenticator app installed on your smartphone. If you already have one, proceed to the next…

What: This document walks you through the process of preparing your account for Multi-Factor Authentication (“MFA”) deployment with your organization. Why: Multi-Factor Authentication is a best-practice against emerging security threats and is strongly recommended as a preventative measure against phishing and various other scamming attempts. MFA requires both the traditional username/password and another authentication method that a…

Before Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) is enabled for your remote desktop connection, you must make sure to enable MFA with notifications using the Microsoft Authenticator mobile app. You should have already received instructions on how to do this. If not, reach out to us. We’ll be glad to point you in the right direction! Once GreenLoop has enabled…