Next-Generation MFA: Security Assurance for the Modern Enterprise

What You'll Learn

Why Traditional MFA Is No Longer Enough

Cyber threats have evolved far beyond what traditional passwords and legacy MFA methods were designed to stop. As phishing, ransomware and credential theft become more sophisticated, organizations need stronger ways to verify user identity without compromising the user experience.

In this report, you'll discover:

• Why passwords and legacy MFA are increasingly vulnerable to modern cyber attacks.
• How phishing, ransomware and credential-based attacks are driving the need for stronger identity security.
• Why identity assurance is becoming a strategic priority for enterprise security leaders.

What Defines Next-Generation MFA

Next-generation MFA goes beyond simply adding another authentication factor. It combines phishing-resistant authentication, passwordless technologies and high-assurance identity verification to better protect users, devices and enterprise applications.

In this report, you'll learn:

• How next-generation MFA differs from traditional multi-factor authentication.
• Why phishing-resistant authentication is becoming the new enterprise standard.
• How modern authentication improves security while reducing user friction.
• The role of passwordless authentication, biometrics and FIDO2 in strengthening enterprise identity security.

How Financial Services Leaders Are Preparing

Based on exclusive research from Datos Insights, this report explores how financial services organizations are responding to the rapidly changing identity threat landscape and where they're investing to improve cyber resilience.

Inside the report, you'll explore:

• Key findings from Datos Insights research into enterprise authentication.
• How CISOs are prioritizing identity security investments.
• Which users, systems and business functions require stronger authentication.
• Strategic considerations for implementing next-generation MFA across the enterprise.

Why Download This Report

Research-Backed Industry Insights

Make informed security decisions using research and analysis from one of the industry's leading financial services research firms.

This report includes:

• Exclusive research conducted by Datos Insights.
• Perspectives from financial services CISOs and identity security leaders.
• Analysis of today's most pressing enterprise authentication and identity security challenges.

Practical Guidance for Security Leaders

Whether you're evaluating new authentication technologies or strengthening your existing identity strategy, this report provides practical guidance to help you navigate the transition to next-generation MFA.

You'll gain insights into:

• How organizations are approaching next-generation MFA adoption.
• The security advantages of stronger identity assurance.
• Practical recommendations for improving workforce authentication and reducing cyber risk.

Prepare for Emerging Identity Threats

Identity-based attacks continue to evolve, making it essential for organizations to modernize how they authenticate users and protect critical systems.

Download the report to:

• Understand why phishing-resistant MFA adoption remains a priority for security leaders.
• Learn how organizations are improving resilience against evolving cyber threats.
• Gain actionable insights to help shape your future authentication strategy.

What's Inside the Report

The Evolution of Enterprise MFA

Explore why traditional authentication methods are no longer sufficient and how enterprise security is shifting toward passwordless, phishing-resistant authentication and stronger identity assurance.

Enterprise Identity Risks

Understand the identity threats driving organizations to rethink authentication, including:

• Phishing attacks
• Ransomware
• Third-party and supply chain compromise
• Credential theft and account takeover

CISO Priorities

Discover where today's security leaders are focusing their investments and which users and business functions require the highest levels of identity protection.

The Future of Authentication

Learn how enterprises are moving beyond traditional MFA by embracing:

• Phishing-resistant authentication
• Higher levels of identity assurance
• Modern authentication strategies designed for today's threat landscape

Report Highlights

Key Research Highlights

The report uncovers several important trends shaping enterprise identity security, including:

• Phishing, ransomware and third-party supply chain attacks continue to rank among the most significant cyber threats facing financial services organizations.
• Many CISOs believe privileged users and system administrators require stronger identity protection despite existing privileged access management investments.
• Senior executives remain attractive targets for cybercriminals, yet many organizations acknowledge gaps in executive identity protection.
• Security leaders increasingly recognize that stronger identity assurance is critical for reducing enterprise cyber risk.

Download the full report to explore the complete findings and recommendations from Datos Insights.

Enterprise Risks Driving MFA Adoption

Identity has become one of the most targeted attack surfaces in the modern enterprise. As attackers increasingly exploit users rather than infrastructure, organizations are rethinking how they authenticate and protect every identity.

This report explores the enterprise risks driving the adoption of next-generation MFA, including:

Phishing

Phishing remains one of the most effective attack techniques, enabling attackers to steal credentials and bypass traditional authentication methods. Learn why phishing-resistant MFA is becoming essential for enterprise security.

Ransomware

Modern ransomware attacks frequently begin with compromised identities. Discover how stronger identity assurance reduces opportunities for attackers to gain initial access.

Third-Party Attacks

Vendors, contractors and external partners often require access to business-critical systems, increasing organizational risk. Explore how stronger authentication secures third-party access.

Privileged Access

Administrative accounts remain among the most valuable targets for attackers. The report examines why privileged users require higher levels of authentication and identity assurance.

Executive Account Protection

Senior executives continue to be prime targets for phishing and business email compromise. Learn why protecting executive identities has become a strategic priority for enterprise security teams.