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Multi-factor authentication (MFA)
Multi-factor authentication (MFA) is a security mechanism that requires users to provide multiple forms of identification to verify their identity.
Multi-factor authentication (MFA)
Multi-factor authentication (MFA) is a security mechanism that requires users to provide multiple forms of identification to verify their identity. It combines something you know (password), something you have (token), or something you are (biometric).
Benefits
- Significantly increases security
- Reduces risk of unauthorized access
- Protects against password theft
- Required by many compliance standards