Healthcare data is one of the most valuable targets for cybercriminals, and a username and password alone aren’t enough to keep it safe. That’s why MEDENT recommends enabling two-step verification (2SV), an extra layer of protection that requires both your password and a unique code from your mobile device.

Here are 7 reasons your practice should set it up:

1. Prevent Unauthorized Access
Even if someone steals or guesses a password, they can’t log in without the second verification code.

2. Protect Patient Data (PHI)
Two-step verification helps safeguard sensitive patient information and reduces the risk of HIPAA violations.

3. Block Password Reset Abuse
With 2SV, only the true account owner can reset a forgotten password, even if an attacker gains access to their email.

4. Enforce Security Across Staff
Administrators can require 2SV for all users, reducing the risk that one weak account becomes the entry point for attackers.

5. Add Defense in Depth
2SV provides another barrier even if other safeguards (like firewalls or VPNs) are bypassed.

6. Strengthen Accountability
Combined with MEDENT’s login logging, 2SV increases confidence that the right user is accessing the system.

7. Meet Industry Expectations
Multi-factor authentication is increasingly expected in healthcare security assessments and compliance checks.

Think of it as adding a deadbolt to your front door: one lock (a password) isn’t enough. With two-step verification, you’re protecting your patients, your staff and your practice’s reputation.

Learn more about how to enable two-step verification in MEDENT in our manual.