NHS England now mandates all trusts and healthcare providers to implement MFA, with plans due by February 2024 and full compliance by June 2024. To meet this, organizations must secure remote and privileged access, protect service accounts, and adopt adaptive MFA across cloud, hybrid, and on-premises environments. RSA and BlueFort recommend offering users multiple authentication options like biometrics, push, smart cards, and tokens to encourage adoption. RSA Risk AI balances security with convenience by assessing behavior and triggering challenges only when needed. By consolidating directories and extending MFA to all resources, NHS bodies can strengthen security, ensure compliance, and deliver seamless access.

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