State Office:
Neighbourhood Watch Victoria
Victoria Police Centre
311 Spencer Street
Docklands VIC 3008
General Enquiries: (03) 8335 6002
Media Enquiries: ceo@nhw.com.au
ABN: 41 586 657 273
Incorporation Number: A0018739R
You would probably have seen options popping up on your social media platforms, applications that you used such as PayPal or emails for you to have it set as Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA). According to Microsoft, MFA can block over 99.9% of account compromise attacks. While it is not an absolute safeguard, when combined with other security measures such as strong passwords and regular monitoring, MFA provides a robust defense against many types of cyber threats
Multi-Factor Authentication, commonly referred to as MFA, is a security system that requires users to verify their identity through multiple forms of validation before gaining access to an account or system. Unlike single-factor authentication, which relies solely on a password, MFA combines two or more independent credentials from three distinct categories:
The goal of MFA is to create layered defenses that make it more challenging for unauthorized individuals to access a target such as a computer system, network, or online account. Even if one factor (like a password) is compromised, the attacker would still need to breach the other layers of security.
Here’s a typical scenario of how MFA operates:
This process significantly reduces the likelihood of unauthorized access because the attacker would need to compromise both the password and the second factor.
The effectiveness of MFA lies in its multi-layered approach to security. Here are some key reasons why MFA is considered highly effective:
Neighbourhood Watch Victoria acknowledges the 38 mobs, the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we operate, live, and gather as employees and volunteers. We recognise their continuing connection to land, water and community and pay respect to Elders past, present and emerging.
At Neighbourhood Watch, we believe everyone has the right to feel safe and welcome. We are committed to ensuring diversity, inclusion and equity are embedded throughout our organisation – in the work we do, the services we deliver and among our staff, volunteers, and the communities we work with.
Neighbourhood Watch Victoria
Victoria Police Centre
311 Spencer Street
Docklands VIC 3008
General Enquiries: (03) 8335 6002
Media Enquiries: ceo@nhw.com.au
ABN: 41 586 657 273
Incorporation Number: A0018739R