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Instead of just entering a password (single-factor authentication), MFA adds extra layers of security by requiring additional factors, which typically fall into three categories: | Instead of just entering a password (single-factor authentication), MFA adds extra layers of security by requiring additional factors, which typically fall into three categories: | ||
| − | + | **Something you know: This is usually a password or PIN. | |
**Something you have: This could be a smartphone, security token, or smart card. | **Something you have: This could be a smartphone, security token, or smart card. | ||
**Something you are: This involves biometrics, such as a fingerprint, facial recognition, or voice recognition. | **Something you are: This involves biometrics, such as a fingerprint, facial recognition, or voice recognition. | ||
**By combining multiple factors, MFA makes it much harder for unauthorised users to gain access, even if they have one of the factors, like your password. | **By combining multiple factors, MFA makes it much harder for unauthorised users to gain access, even if they have one of the factors, like your password. | ||
Revision as of 08:58, 29 August 2024
What is Multifactor Authentication (MFA)
Multifactor authentication (MFA) is a security process that requires users to provide two or more verification factors to gain access to a system, account, or application.
Instead of just entering a password (single-factor authentication), MFA adds extra layers of security by requiring additional factors, which typically fall into three categories:
- Something you know: This is usually a password or PIN.
- Something you have: This could be a smartphone, security token, or smart card.
- Something you are: This involves biometrics, such as a fingerprint, facial recognition, or voice recognition.
- By combining multiple factors, MFA makes it much harder for unauthorised users to gain access, even if they have one of the factors, like your password.
