Once a malicious user or bot has a users credentials (username and password), they can access resources available to that user.īy implementing a 2nd level of authentication, even if a users password becomes compromised, the real (or malicious user) must pass a 2nd authentication check. This can happen during a phishing attack, virus, keylogger, or other ways. In a large portion of security breaches, we see users passwords become compromised. By requiring users to authentication with a 2nd mechanism, this provides enhanced security. In simple terms MFA/2FA in addition to a password, provides a 2nd method of authentication and identity validation. Traditionally, users authenticate with 1 (one) level of authentication: their password. Additional security is provided with both, since it provides more means of authentication. While they are somewhat the same, multi means many, and 2 means two. MFA is short for Multi Factor authentication, additionally 2FA is short for Two Factor Authentication. Digitally Accurate is a DUO Partner and can provide DUO MFA Services including licensing/software and the hardware tokens (Duo D-100 Tokens using HOTP). My company, Digitally Accurate Inc, has been using the Duo Security‘s MFA product in our own infrastructure, as well as our customers environments for some time. Get away from the traditional single password, and implement additional means of authentication! MFA provides a great compliment to your cyber-security policies. When you’re looking for additional or enhanced options to secure you’re business and enterprise IT systems, MFA/2FA can help you achieve this.
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