MFA creates multiple layers of protection that make it harder for any unauthorized user to access an application. If one layer breaks, the attacker still has to break through more barriers to get access, which is not an easy task.
Multi-factor authentication (MFA) is a security technology that allows a user to log in or perform other transactions only when they complete multiple authentication steps.
MFA creates multiple layers of protection that make it harder for any unauthorized user to access an application. If one layer breaks, the attacker still has to break through one or more barriers to get access, which is not an easy task.
Knowledge: Something a user knows, for example, password, PIN, or a pattern
Possession: Something a user has, for example, safety tokens
Heritage: Something unique to a user, for example, fingerprint, retina, or voice recognition
Place: Based on the user's geographic location
Time: A time-based window of opportunity to authenticate like one time password
SMS Token Authentication
A PIN is sent to the user's registered phone number and then used as a one time password (OTP).
Email Token Authentication
This is similar to SMS tokens, but the PIN/code is sent via email.
Hardware Token Authentication
A hardware token is inserted into the device.
Software Token Authentication
An authentication application is installed on a mobile device, and the token generated is inserted in the application (just like a hardware token).
Phone Authentication
Randomly generated one-time password (OTP) via automated phone calls.
Biometric Verification
People with devices having biometric authentication, such as fingerprint ID or facial recognition, can use this to confirm their identity.
When testing applications using multi factor authentication, the following approach is helpful:
Multiple layers of defense provide additional protection to consumers and employees
Specific to organization to mitigate audit findings and avoid potential allegations
Device-based multi-factor authentication ensures that lost devices do not lead to compromised access or data
Software
Hardware
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