What You Need To Know About Multi-Factor Authentication (Part 1)
Before I can demonstrate the ultimate way to secure passwords and password management, I need to first discuss the truth about MFA.
Before I can demonstrate the ultimate way to secure passwords and password management, I need to first discuss the truth about MFA.
In the wake of massive computer advancements, why are humans still the ones being asked to generate, know and reveal passwords?
Why start with password management? Managing passwords is frustrating and often very inconvenient for employees. The hurdles are ridiculous.
Passwords and biometrics both have their place in cybersecurity and authentication, but not as competing Single Factor Authentications. Instead, their strength comes when they are combined together for Multi-Factor Authentication.
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Since user authentication is the front line of security, the stronger it is the better. In this article I want to discuss multi-factor authentication and why it is stronger than just a single factor. Proving your identity involves using one or more of three possible factors: • Knowledge (passwords, PINs, etc.)• Possession (driver’s license, token,Read… Read more »