Multi-factor authentication
MFA reduces the damage if one credential, such as a password, is stolen. This topic is part of Cybersecurity within Technology. This page currently draws on 4 supporting questions, with answers and bonus facts available below.
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Multi-factor authentication trivia questions
What is the purpose of multi-factor authentication?
Answer: Require more than one type of proof before granting access
Bonus fact: MFA reduces the damage if one credential, such as a password, is stolen.
Which pair is an example of two different authentication factors?
Answer: Password and fingerprint
Bonus fact: Authentication factors are often grouped as something you know, have, or are.
Why is a one-time code from an authenticator app useful in MFA?
Answer: It adds a possession-based factor that changes over time
Bonus fact: Time-based codes typically expire within seconds, limiting their usefulness to an attacker.
What security feature requires a second form of verification besides a password?
Answer: Multi-factor authentication
Bonus fact: MFA reduces the risk from stolen passwords.