As an #AwesomeAdmin, you’re faced with a security landscape where cyber attacks are on the rise, and you know the importance of protecting your Salesforce data. But did you know that the dutiful old password isn’t up to the task these days? Borrowing from Jane Austen, it’s a truth universally acknowledged that a single password must be in want of some reinforcement. That’s why we recommend Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) — a moat for your Salesforce org, a guard dog for your users’ accounts, a… well… you get the idea. Last month we shared that MFA is one of the easiest things you can do to boost security for account access. Now, when you’re ready to add this extra layer of protection, we’re here to help with a new assistant in Setup.
Based on our experiences and feedback from customers who’ve already adopted MFA, we identified a set of best practices for completing a successful implementation. Then, we bundled this guidance, along with all the resources and tools you need, into the new Multi-Factor Authentication Assistant. Now, you have a central hub for delivering MFA to your users. Let’s take a closer look!
The Multi-Factor Authentication Assistant is available from Setup in Lightning Experience.
The Assistant walks you through a recommended set of steps in a checklist format, so you can stay organized and feel confident that nothing important is overlooked. For easier manageability, we break the process up into three phases:
The Multi-Factor Authentication Assistant is your guide to implementing MFA, but you’re in full control of the journey. Complete the steps that make sense for your org and skip the steps that don’t. When you’re ready to take action, the Assistant puts the resources and tools you need right at your fingertips.
The Assistant lives up to its name by helping you keep track of the work you’ve completed and where you should focus next. Check off steps as you finish them (1). And see your overall progress as you complete stages (2).
A great way to begin your project is by enabling MFA for some of your company’s Salesforce champions. This way, you can preview the process and get insights that will help with your implementation and change management plans.
For full details about the Assistant, see Meet the Multi-Factor Authentication Assistant in Salesforce Help. And join the conversation anytime in the MFA – Getting Started Trailblazer Community.
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