Multi Factor Authentication (MFA) is widely used across all industry sectors. Current research indicates that if you have MFA activated, your chance of being hacked is only 0.1%. That's compelling evidence. LCA IT is introducing MFA on all LCA email accounts. When MFA is activated, you will need to verify that the person logging in is really you. You must enter a code from your phone in order to complete the login. This means that, even if a hacker has your passphrase, they can't get into your account because they don't have your phone.

1. Video: MFA introduction
2. Info Sheet: Multi Factor Authentication

It is good practice to use different passwords/passphrases for each account you hold. Don’t use passwords/passphrases that can be easily guessed, such as your street address, birthdays or pet names. Create your password/passphrase from a detail that is known only to you. Never share your personal password/passphrase with anyone else. For additional security, enable Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA).

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Cyber Awareness teaches you to be alert to the ways thieves try to trick you into giving them your information. They might send a spam email asking you to click on a link or direct you to a fake website. They might call you on your phone or send an SMS, pretending to be an authority. We all need to understand the techniques criminals use so we can recognise them when we see them. LCA IT has introduced Cyber Awareness Training for Churchwide and District staff. This will help to protect all of us.

Endpoint protection is the term used for software that monitors your programs and emails, detects malicious software and stops it in its tracks. It is the last line of defence against viruses and other malicious software. All LCA devices have endpoint protection installed, but every one of us needs to have active endpoint protection on our personal devices, too.

Some people are not fully protected against thieves because they are using outdated hardware (desktop computers, laptops etc) or software (platforms or programs). It is important that your hardware and software are regularly updated so they continue to be supported. As an example, Windows 7 is no longer supported by Microsoft; if you are using Windows 7 or an earlier version, you are increasing your risk of a successful cyber attack.