# Essential Setup Tasks

Complete these foundational security steps to protect your organization.

## 1. Enable Two-Factor Authentication (2FA)

All organization members should enable 2FA:

* Go to **Account Settings** → **Security**
* Click **Enable 2FA**
* Scan QR code with authenticator app
* Save backup codes securely

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## 2. Verify Email Addresses

Email verification is required for:

* Receiving security alerts
* Password recovery
* Critical notifications

Check your email for a verification link after account creation.

## 3. Set Up Monitoring

Protect your organization's digital assets:

**Domain Monitoring**

* Add your primary domain(s)
* Complete domain verification
* Enable content monitoring

**GitHub Integration**

* Connect GitHub account
* Select repositories to monitor
* Receive security vulnerability alerts

**Social Media Monitoring** (Coming Soon)

* Monitor Twitter/X accounts
* Detect account compromise
* Track impersonation attempts

## 4. Deploy Endpoint Protection

For teams handling sensitive operations:

1. Navigate to **Endpoints**
2. Download installers for your platforms
3. Deploy agents to team devices
4. Configure threat detection policies

Endpoint agents provide:

* Real-time threat detection
* Web3-specific security queries
* Software inventory management
* Vulnerability tracking

## Best Practices

**Regular Reviews:** Schedule weekly security reviews to assess monitoring coverage.

**Task Management:** Use the Tasks page to track security work and ensure nothing falls through the cracks.

**Incident Response:** Establish procedures for responding to alerts before they occur.

**Documentation:** Maintain evidence of security implementations for compliance and audit purposes.

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