Sherlocked Security – Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) Deployments
Enhance identity security with Sherlocked Security’s robust, scalable Multi-Factor Authentication solutions. From web and mobile apps to high-risk operations, our MFA deployments reduce risk, meet compliance, and deliver seamless user experiences.
📄 1. Statement of Work (SOW)
- Service Name: Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) Deployments
- Client Type: SaaS, FinTech, Healthcare, Enterprises, Government, Education
- Service Model: Advisory + Design + Technical Implementation
- Compliance Coverage: ISO 27001, NIST 800-63B, SOC 2, HIPAA, PCI-DSS
🔐 MFA Coverage Scope
- Web & Mobile Applications
- Admin Portals & Developer Tools
- Cloud Services (AWS, Azure, GCP)
- Identity Providers (SSO, IdP, VPN)
- High-Risk Operations (Privilege Elevation, Payments)
🧠 2. Our Approach
- 🔹 Zero Trust-Aligned Strategy: MFA as a core pillar of zero trust
- 🔹 Adaptive Design: Risk-scoring and dynamic challenge selection
- 🔹 User-Centric Rollout: Phased adoption with clear communications
- 🔹 Frictionless Experience: Secure yet seamless login flows
Visual Workflow:
[Access Inventory] → [Risk-Based User Grouping] →
[MFA Method Selection] → [Architecture Planning] → [Configuration & Testing] →
[Rollout by Priority] → [Monitoring & Support]
🧪 3. Methodology
Phase-by-Phase Flow:
[Kickoff & Requirements] → [Current MFA Gaps Analysis] → [Policy & Risk Alignment] →
[MFA Tools Evaluation] → [Design & Configuration] → [Pilot Rollout] →
[Full Rollout] → [Post-Deployment Audit]
📦 4. Deliverables to the Client
- 🧾 MFA Strategy Document
- 🔐 Risk-Based MFA Enforcement Plan
- 🗺️ Application-Wise MFA Mapping
- 📘 Integration Playbooks (TOTP, Push, Biometrics, FIDO2)
- 📊 Authentication Flow Diagrams
- 🧪 Test Case Suite for MFA Validations
- 📽️ Admin/Support Training Materials
- 🧑💻 Post-Rollout Support Plan
🤝 5. What We Need from You
- ✅ Application access & authentication architecture
- ✅ Existing IdP or authentication toolset
- ✅ User segmentation by department/role/risk
- ✅ List of high-risk actions (payments, admin logins)
- ✅ Stakeholders for user adoption & testing
- ✅ Branding preferences for MFA flows
🧰 6. Tools & Technology Stack
- 🔐 Okta Verify, Duo Security, Microsoft Authenticator
- 🛠️ Google Authenticator, FreeOTP, Authy
- 🔁 FIDO2/WebAuthn integrations
- 📱 Biometric factors (Face ID, Touch ID)
- 📘 Azure AD / AWS IAM / Okta / Ping MFA features
- 📊 Log Monitoring Tools (SIEM, Identity Logs)
🚀 7. Engagement Lifecycle
- Discovery Call
- MFA Requirements & App Mapping
- SoW Signing
- Policy Design & Risk Review
- Pilot Configuration
- Staged Rollout
- Final Testing & Feedback
- User Training (Optional)
- Post-Deployment Audit & Handover
🌟 8. Why Sherlocked Security?
| Feature | Sherlocked Advantage |
|---|---|
| 🔐 Risk-Based MFA | Custom flows per risk level |
| 🧭 Adaptive Policy Design | Geo, IP, device behaviour triggers |
| 📘 Tool-Agnostic Support | Okta, Duo, Azure, Auth0, FIDO2 & more |
| 🧠 Enterprise Rollouts | Scale from 50 to 50,000+ users |
| 🔁 End-to-End Deployment | Design → Integration → Testing → Monitoring |
📚 9. Real-World Case Studies
🏦 FinTech Adaptive MFA Deployment
- Client: Digital Lending Platform
- Challenge: Shared credentials & fraud risk
- Solution: Duo adaptive MFA + device recognition, step-up for finance actions
- Outcome: 97% reduction in account takeovers, SOC 2 Type II achieved
💼 Enterprise-Wide Rollout (15K Users)
- Client: Global IT Services Provider
- Issue: Password-only logins on cloud apps
- Approach: Phased rollout (email → push → FIDO2), onboarding scripts
- Result: 100+ SaaS apps protected, 95% user acceptance, no helpdesk spike
🛡️ 10. SOP – Standard Operating Procedure
- Finalize MFA scope & tooling
- Conduct app & user risk mapping
- Define MFA policies by risk & role
- Integrate with IdP or auth modules
- Validate flows across devices
- Pilot with key groups
- Full rollout to user base
- Monitor adoption & fallback usage
- Tune policies based on telemetry
- Handover documentation & support
📋 11. Sample MFA Deployment Checklist
- ✅ Choose MFA mechanisms (TOTP, push, FIDO2)
- ✅ Prioritize high-risk users & systems
- ✅ Integrate MFA with critical apps & VPN
- ✅ Enable adaptive MFA rules
- ✅ Provide self-service enrollment
- ✅ Monitor login & bypass attempts
- ✅ Integrate with centralized logging
- ✅ Enforce MFA for admin access
- ✅ Test backup auth methods
- ✅ Review coverage & adoption regularly