Multi-factor authentication
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Multi-Factor Authentication: Enhancing Online Security
Understanding Multi-Factor Authentication
Multi-factor authentication (MFA) adds an extra layer of security beyond just a username and password.
The Two-Factor Process
With MFA, the process typically involves:
- Username and Password: Initial login credentials.
- Authentication Code: Second-level verification, often via a unique code.
Methods of Authentication
MFA utilizes different methods to generate authentication codes:
- Text Message: A unique code sent to your mobile phone.
- Authentication App: An app generates time-sensitive codes.
Text Message Verification
Text message verification commonly involves:
- Code Delivery: Receive a code via text message.
- Code Entry: Enter the code on the website for authentication.
Authentication App
An authentication app:
- Generates Time-Sensitive Codes: Codes change periodically, enhancing security.
- Short Time Window: Users have a limited time to enter the code, typically around 30 seconds.
Benefits of Multi-Factor Authentication
MFA offers several advantages:
- Enhanced Security: Provides an additional layer of defence against unauthorized access.
- Reduced Risk of Fraud: Increases the difficulty for hackers to compromise accounts.
Learning Outcomes:
- EDSQ Unit 5 LO 15.1