Factor Types and Authenticator Assurance Levels

This datasheet covers an overview of the assurance levels associated with different authenticator types, and outlines the pros/cons of using various authenticators for MFA.

Your users are your most important asset - that’s why it’s critical to provide secure access to apps for both your workforce and customers. Smart organizations have already implemented multi-factor authentication to prevent account takeover. However, not all factors provide the same level of security assurance. This document gives you a brief overview into the common factors organizations use, and the relative assurance levels of those factors.