040. Password Managers vs Multi-Factor Authentication

After running a poll on Twitter earlier in the year asking "Is SMS based multi-factor authentication better than no multi-factor authentication or should it never be used?", Holly Grace Williams discusses the pros and cons of password managers and multi-factor authentication. Key points: 1'15 How passwords managers work 2'21 The concerns with password managers 4'00 Weighing up the risk 6'29 Two-factor authentication 10'10 Two-factor authentication vs two-step authentication 13'00 Googles research: How effective is basic account hygiene at preventing hijacking What are your thoughts on password managers and multi-factor authentication? Lets us know on Twitter @secarma! Download on iTunes: apple.co/2Ji61Ek Listening time: 20 minutes Hosted by: Holly Grace Williams, Technical Director at Secarma

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Hacked Off demystifies the world of cybersecurity. Hosted by Secarma's Managing Director, Holly Grace Williams, it features weekly interviews delving beneath the headlines of the latest hacks, breaches and vulnerabilities, providing expert advice on how to stay safe online. This podcast is brought to you by global cybersecurity and penetration testing company, Secarma.