What is MFA (Multi-factor authentication)

Multi-Factor Authentication, let’s break it down into what it is!

MFA is an extra step after entering your username and password to prove that it is really you! It really is an added layer of protection when you try to access your accounts. You also may have heard it called “Two-Step Verification”.

This is why it is important:

When you sign into the account you need more than just the username and password. You need a second thing – a second “factor” – to prove who you are. These factors include:

Something you know – Like a password, or a memorized PIN.

Something you have – Like a smartphone, or a secure USB key.

Something you are – Like a fingerprint, or facial recognition.

MFA offers a simple way to ensure you are really….YOU – without sacrificing ease of access to all your important accounts.

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