Passwords are inherently weak and susceptible to being broken. Even strengthening a password only slows down an attack; it does not make it unbreakable. Today, multi-factor authentication (MFA) is the cornerstone of identity protection. However, it still relies on the use of passwords. This is why passwordless authentication is a more secure and convenient alternative to the other two options.
Multifactor authentication (MFA) is commonly use to protect applications, web services which is publish to internet. It helps to verify the authenticity of the authentication requests. There are many multifactor service providers. Some are cloud based and some are required on-premises installations.
Azure MFA first was introduced to use with Azure services and later developed further to…
MFA, I am sure it’s not a new concept today for IT administrators. Its additional layer of security to confirm the user identity. It can be in form of PIN verify, phone call, smart cards, biometrics etc.
This feature is mainly used in infrastructure when its release, extending its services to “internet face”. There are lot of MFA service providers in market. You can either use…