Implementing Multi-factor Authentication in Cloud Services for Enhanced Security

The cloud services which are now the most common data transmission and endanger organizations’ confidential information, it’s more and more visible that security of any data should be a main priority for companies. MFA, which consists of adopting multi factor approach to authentication and thereby provides multiple types of verification thus ensures effective security, is leveraged to ensure resource access. This paper proposes a full-fledged way of implementing MFA for cloud services in order to strengthen the security given and manage the constatoing risks. The proposed methodology consists of main stages like requirements determining, technology reviewing, risks assessment, technology design, integration with cloud services, users training, pilot deployment and testing, implementation and configuration, monitoring and maintenance as well as constant improvement. Through a systemic approach, the organizations can be equipped with the capability to personalize the MFA solutions according to their security goals, to bring the cloud environments on board, as well as to ensure that the organizations comply with the security standards as set by various governing bodies. This research adds a grain of salt to the development of cloud security good practices through offering a disciplined approach to MFA implementation, which allows partners to harden their cloud assets and protect against growing cyber threats.