CyberEd #22 Multi Factor Authentication
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3 min readJun 8, 2022
MFA is a type of authentication in which a user must provide two or more verification factors in order to gain access to a resource such as an application, an online account, or a VPN. MFA is an essential component of an effective identity and access management (IAM) policy. MFA requires one or more additional verification factors and a username and password, which reduces the likelihood of a successful cyber attack.