Multifactor Authentication
Multifactor Authentication
FACTOR
AUTHENTICATIO
N
MULTI-FACTOR
AUTHENTICATION…
Multi-factor authentication (MFA) is a layered
approach to securing physical and logical
access where a system requires a user to
present a combination of two or more different
authenticators to verify a user’s identity to login.
PURPOSE OF
MFA AUTHENTICATION…
The purpose of Multi-factor authentication
(MFA) is to add an extra layer of security
beyond just a username and password, making
it more difficult for unauthorized users to gain
access.
WHY IS MULTI-FACTOR
AUTHENTICATION
IMPORTANT?
Implementing MFA makes it more difficult for a
threat actor to gain access to business premises
and information systems, such as remote access
technology, email, and billing systems, even if
passwords or PINs are compromised through
phishing attacks or other means.
HOW DOES MULTI-FACTOR AUTHENTICATION
WORK?
Second
Initiating the log in First authentication
Authentication
process factor
factor
A typical example of
this authentication These are few examples
factor are of such authentication
In the possession factor
this include: factors:
● Four-digit code
● Secret Question ● Finger Prints
● Physical Devices
● Mother’s maiden ● Retina Scan
● Digital Assets
name ● Facial and voice
recognition
Knowledge
Inherent
Possession Factor Factor
Factor
BENEFITS OF MULTIFACTOR
AUTHENTICATION
Reduces
Security Risk
Prepared by:
● LOBINA, NIKKI JOYCE C.
● LUMBREDAS, MINLO E.
● ROBREDILLO, NEIL MARK