In Review– Top 2FA Apps for SMB

by Jon Lober | NOC Technology | February 6, 2024

We're all for safer internet at NOC.

This Safer Internet day, we're here to talk about one of the best ways to keep your digital life safer: MFA/2FA apps.

Yes, you've heard us talk about 2FA a lot around here— so do we have some favorite MFA/2FA apps?

You bet we do! This week on the NOCout Report, Jon reviews two heavy hitters in the MFA/2FA space: Microsoft Authenticator and Duo. He shares the pros of each and which one makes sense for your business.


Jon Lober is the CEO of NOC Technology, a managed service provider and business technology consultant based in Washington, Missouri and servicing greater St. Louis and beyond. With over 25 years of business management experience and more than 15 in IT, Jon understands both the complexities of both business operations and the technological infrastructure that makes work possible. Jon is a CMMC Registered Practitioner from CyberAB and is passionate about cybersecurity compliance, business continuity, and intelligent automation, all built to support and protect US-based businesses.

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