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Why Contact Centers Are Prioritizing Security That’s Invisible To Users

Written by Twosense | Dec 23, 2024 3:00:46 PM

Cybersecurity in contact centers isn’t just about locking down systems—it’s about protecting agents and data without slowing anyone down. Security solutions that are too disruptive create their own risks, as agents look for shortcuts or become more vulnerable to social engineering attacks.

The answer? Invisible security—a modern approach that keeps threats out while staying completely out of the way. This blog will explain how Twosense’s Behavioral MFA delivers continuous, seamless authentication, eliminating the need for manual logins and passwords while eliminating risks like phishing and insider fraud.


How Have Contact Centers Traditionally Secured Their Infrastructure?

Traditionally, contact centers have relied on a mix of IT-managed tools, policies, and agent training to secure their operations:

  • IT Oversight: Regular software updates, patches, and hardware maintenance.
  • Agent Training: Teaching employees to identify phishing, scams, and other threats.
  • Clean Desk Policies: Restricting phones and notepads to reduce insider threats.
  • Traditional MFA: Authentication apps or physical security keys (e.g., YubiKeys) requiring agents to verify logins manually.

While these measures add layers of defense, they rely heavily on agents’ compliance and introduce friction into workflows—making them vulnerable to human error and ineffective against modern attack methods.

The Tradeoff Between Security and Productivity

The challenge for contact centers is balancing security and efficiency. Traditional solutions—while secure on paper—often come with downsides that hurt productivity and increase risk:

  1. Productivity Loss: Frequent MFA prompts, logins, and password resets disrupt workflows.
  2. Security Fatigue: Agents tired of authentication requests may look for shortcuts or approve malicious prompts.
  3. Human Error: Under pressure, agents tend to fall for phishing or MFA fatigue attacks.

The result? Systems designed to protect the organization unintentionally open new doors for attackers.

What Is Invisible Security?

Invisible security eliminates the friction of traditional tools by operating silently in the background. You’ve likely already encountered versions of  invisible security without realizing it:

Think of how banking systems monitor IP addresses or encrypt traffic to protect sensitive information—these processes happen seamlessly without requiring user action. Fraud prevention tools similarly block suspicious activity behind the scenes while ensuring a smooth experience.

For contact centers, it would offer the same level of silent, seamless protection. It would strengthen defenses without requiring agents to lift a finger, ensuring workflows remain uninterrupted. The result? There would be no friction, no disruptions—just security that works.

Why Contact Centers Should Consider Switching to an Invisible Security Solution

Invisible security would remove the need to choose between protection and speed. Integrating seamlessly into daily workflows delivers strong defenses without added friction. Agents remain productive, risks are reduced, and the user experience remains completely uninterrupted.

For contact centers, this means more effective security. Continuous, real-time monitoring catches threats like phishing, fraud, and credential theft before they can cause harm. Because the system works silently in the background, agents aren’t disrupted by login prompts or MFA requests, which keeps productivity high and eliminates workarounds.

Unlike traditional solutions that rely on human compliance, invisible security can’t be bypassed or ignored. There’s no friction, interaction, or room for attackers—or agents—to exploit vulnerabilities. It’s a solution that addresses modern threats like MFA fatigue, prompt bombing, and credential reuse.

Imagine a security system that verifies agents’ identities silently, every minute, without them even noticing. That’s invisible security—protection that works in real-time, in the background, without ever getting in the way.

Behavioral MFA: The Automatic and Invisible Solution for Contact Centers

Behavioral MFA does precisely this, eliminating the tradeoff between safety and speed, delivering protection without adding extra steps to agents’ workflows. It works quietly behind the scenes to authenticate agents all day. By integrating security seamlessly into daily operations, contact centers benefit in four key ways:

Stronger Security: Continuous, real-time monitoring stops phishing, fraud, and credential theft before they can cause harm.

Improved Productivity: Agents stay focused on their work without being interrupted by login prompts or MFA requests.

No Workarounds: Because agents don’t interact with Behavioral MFA, there’s nothing to bypass—reducing risk and human error.

Stops Modern Threats: Behavioral MFA addresses vulnerabilities like MFA fatigue, prompt bombing, and credential reuse attacks.

How Twosense Enhances Your Contact Center Security

Twosense Behavioral MFA delivers the invisible security modern contact centers need:

  • Stops Phishing and Fraud: Protects against stolen credentials and social engineering attacks.
  • Continuous Authentication: Verifies agents in real-time, without interruptions.
  • Agent Productivity: No friction, no workarounds, no slowdowns.
  • Easy Implementation: Quick to deploy and simple to manage.