Multifactor Authentication: Making Sign-In More Secure
Learning objectives
- Define multi-factor authentication (MFA) and identify the essential components (authentication factors) involved, including knowledge factors (passwords, PINs), possession factors (hardware tokens, authenticator apps), inherent factors (biometrics), and behavioral factors (user patterns). Evaluate the security advantages of MFA over single-factor authentication methods, highlighting how MFA mitigates common vulnerabilities (e.g., password theft, phishing). Discuss user-friendly MFA methods and tools (e.g., authenticator apps, biometric authentication) that enhance security without compromising convenience.
Course overview
This course dives into multifactor authentication (MFA), a way to add extra security to your accounts by needing more than just a password to log in. You'll learn about common MFA methods like getting a one-time code sent to your phone, which makes it harder for anyone else to get in without your permission.
The individuals involved in the development and promotion of this course do not receive any compensation or financial benefits outside of their regular employment for their work on this course.
