Smart Rollout Strategy Facilitates Seamless MFA Adoption for a Growing Municipality
The Challenges
The county faced a critical cybersecurity initiative: implementing Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) across all departments. Their direct vendor proposed an all-at-once deployment, which presented significant operational challenges:
The county’s IT team did not have the bandwidth to manage MFA implementation for 1,800 users simultaneously.
A rapid rollout could significantly disrupt operations across multiple departments, creating challenges for the entire organization.
Financial constraints reduced the feasibility of an upfront lump-sum licensing investment, requiring an alternative approach.
Potential Impact of a Mismanaged Rollout
Without a structured implementation, the county risked operational inefficiencies, employee frustration, and compliance vulnerabilities. A poorly executed rollout could have led to increased support requests and security gaps.
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The Solution
A Phased Approach with ITPartners+
The county turned to ITPartners+ for a flexible and strategic approach to MFA implementation. Instead of a disruptive full-scale deployment, ITPartners+ recommended a three-phase rollout over four months. This approach allowed:
- Departmental scheduling based on operational priorities.
- Gradual adoption, reducing strain on IT resources.
- Cost efficiency, saving over $10,000 in license fees by billing the project in phases.
“By strategically phasing the MFA rollout, we helped our partner save over $10,000 in upfront licensing costs while enabling their IT team to maintain seamless operations. Instead of overwhelming their resources with an all-at-once deployment, our approach allowed them to strengthen security at a pace that worked for their team and their budget. It’s a perfect example of how smart implementation planning can deliver both immediate cost savings and long-term operational benefits.”
– Sean Trudeau, Partner Executive
The Outcome
Enhanced Security and Efficiency
By partnering with ITPartners+, the county successfully implemented an MFA strategy that:
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Enhanced Security
Strengthened protection against cyber threats. -
Improved Compliance
Met evolving government security standards. -
Optimized Costs
Avoided unnecessary upfront license fees. -
Provided Scalability
Established a security foundation for future expansion. -
Increased Adoption
Gradual rollout provided seamless user integration with minimal disruption.
Why the County Chose ITPartners+
Final Thoughts
ITPartners+ provided the expertise and flexibility the county needed and provided the internal IT staff the support and time necessary to integrate MFA effectively without overwhelming internal resources.
By working in close partnership with the county’s IT team, ITPartners+ delivered a structured, efficient, and cost-effective MFA implementation. The result? A more secure, compliant, and scalable authentication system that aligns with the county’s long-term IT goals.
For more on how ITPartners+ can enhance security for government agencies, contact us!
