What are common use cases for Multi-Factor Authentication?

MFA applies wherever a compromised password alone should not be sufficient to grant access, which in practice covers a wide range of everyday enterprise scenarios.

Frequently cited use cases:

• Remote network access: Securing VPN connections and remote desktop access for distributed workforces.
• Privileged administrator accounts: Protecting accounts with elevated system or infrastructure access.
• Financial transactions: Verifying identity for sensitive transactions in banking and financial services.
• Cloud and SaaS applications: Controlling access to cloud-hosted business applications and platforms.
• Regulated industry access: Satisfying explicit regulatory requirements for strong authentication in sectors such as finance and healthcare.

Any scenario where the consequences of a compromised password would be severe, whether financial, operational, or reputational, is a strong candidate for MFA, regardless of the specific industry or use case involved.