MFA and least privilege remain core cybersecurity controls

MFA and least privilege remain core cybersecurity controls

Fortinet lists zero trust, multi-factor authentication, identity and access management, endpoint protection, patching, and encryption among the most important cybersecurity practices for 2026. The guidance emphasizes that MFA blocks most credential-based attacks and that least-privilege access helps reduce breach impact.[3]

https://www.fortinet.com/uk/resources/cyberglossary/cybersecurity-best-practices