About Multifactor Authentication

Multifactor Authentication (MFA) is an electronic authentication method in which a user is granted access to an application only after successfully presenting two or more types of evidence to verify their identity. In IAM, this evidence is “knowledge” (the user’s credentials) and “possession” (a mobile phone or land line that has been registered with the user’s IAM account). Prompting the user to verify their identity in this manner safeguards the user’s personal information in targeted security attacks because even if a user’s credentials are compromised, the malicious actor will still be required to provide the “possession” evidence in order to access IAM.

Anchored in modern technology, MFA provides organizations peace of mind for the overall security of their systems from unauthorized access to confidential and critical data while saving unexpected costs for security. The primary benefits of IAM MFA include:

  • Reducing the risk of security breaches by providing multi-step authentication for accessing sensitive data
  • Providing peace of mind for your employees by demonstrating your commitment to protecting their personal information
  • Deploying MFA across your organization easily and without incurring additional costs