You wouldn’t leave the lockbox open on your jobsite trailer. You wouldn’t hand out master keys to just anyone. So why are so many construction firms in Salt Lake City still logging in without multifactor authentication (MFA)?
MFA is like a second lock on your digital job trailer. It adds another layer of protection beyond your username and password. That means even if a hacker gets your password—through phishing, credential stuffing, or a data breach—they still can’t get in without a second code, fingerprint, or approval from a mobile app.
It’s one small change with massive protection.
One Step That Keeps Your Projects Safe
If your password is like securing the site fence, MFA is the security camera with motion detection. It’s your backup, and it’s there when your first line of defense fails.
MFA helps Salt Lake City construction companies:
- Lock down access to Procore, Bluebeam, and other project tools
- Keep financial systems (like payroll and job costing) protected
- Ensure subcontractors and field crews can’t unintentionally open backdoors to your system
Whether it's called two-step verification, 2FA, or one-time code login—the goal is the same: stop unauthorized access before it starts.
Common MFA methods include:
- App-based authenticators (like Microsoft or Google Authenticator)
- One-time codes via text
- Push notifications to your mobile device
- Physical security keys or biometrics
It takes less than 10 seconds—and could prevent months of damage control.
Real Moments When MFA Saves the Build
Let’s say one of your field superintendents clicks a bad link in a spoofed email from a fake subcontractor. The hacker now has that login info.
Without MFA? They’re inside your system.
With MFA? They hit a wall. A second verification code is required, and your team gets an alert before anything is compromised.
In fact, Microsoft reports MFA blocks over 99.2% of account hacks. In construction, where project delays and compliance fines are on the line, that stat could be the difference between a minor hiccup and a lawsuit.
Where Salt Lake City Construction Firms Should Always Use MFA
Don’t just turn on MFA for your email. Lock down the tools that matter most to your build:
- Project management software (Procore, Autodesk Build)
- ERP systems and accounting platforms
- Cloud storage for RFIs, submittals, and architectural plans
- Vendor portals and payment gateways
- Any device or platform used for remote site monitoring
The best part? Most platforms already support MFA. You just need to enable it. Better yet, work with a managed IT services provider who can roll it out across your team without disrupting the job.
MFA: The Easiest Way to Shut the Door on Hackers
Multifactor authentication is free, fast, and construction-tested. In the hands of your crew, it’s a simple habit. In the hands of an IT partner like Qual IT, it becomes part of a bulletproof defense strategy for your entire business.
You lock the gate every night. Make sure you’re locking down your systems the same way.
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