two-factor authentication

Are your users’ secondary devices a source of concern? With two-factor authentication, they can become a point of convenience. Read on to learn about Okta’s take on two-factor authentication and the way you can secure accounts—and your infrastructure—with minimal effort on your team’s part.

What Is Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)?

MFA stands for multi-factor authentication, an identity verification method. MFA adds an extra layer of security on top of credentials like usernames and passwords. By doing so, it provides greater certainty that a user is who they claim to be before granting them access to an application, online account, or corporate network. MFA is a critical…
By Swaroop Sham in Industry Insight
August 23, 2021

What Is Two-Factor Authentication (2FA)? 

Two-factor authentication (2FA) is a form of multi-factor authentication (MFA), and is also known as two-step authentication or two-step verification. 2FA is a security measure that requires end-users to v