Multi-factor Authentication (MFA)
Make sure your users are who they say they are
What is Multi-factor Authentication?
Multi-factor authentication (MFA) gives you assurance that users are who they say they are. It requires them to prove their identity by providing at least two pieces of evidence that must each come from a different category: something they know, something they have or something they are.
Prevent Data Breaches with MFA
Weak and default passwords or passwords stolen through phishing and other attack methods are still being used to execute successful fraud attacks and data breaches. Confirming the identities of your employees, partners and customers thwarts attackers, and it’s never been easier. With a modern MFA solution, you strengthen security without sacrificing user experience.
How MFA Works
Requiring another authentication factor in addition to a username and password is a common way to add multi-factor authentication. You can have the MFA service send a request for additional verification—like a mobile push notification or one-time passcode—based on policies you set. Customer-facing organizations can even send push notifications to their custom mobile apps.
MFA, Modernized
Modern MFA improves user experience and security by enabling context-based adaptive authentication and a broad self-service capabilities. Admins can use APIs, SDKs and integration kits to make implementation with existing infrastructure a breeze. All of this in a cloud-based solution means minimal effort and oversight to run effectively. If you’re evaluating MFA providers, read our checklist for five key things you should consider.
Happier Users, Better Security. No Passwords.
Some situations call for greater security, such as high-value transactions on untrusted networks and devices. Adaptive MFA uses contextual and behavioral data such as geolocation, IP address and time since last authentication to assess risk. You can add authentication factors to gain a higher level of assurance about a user’s identity only when warranted. Adaptive controls help you simultaneously keep bad actors out, while streamlining access for users who have safe and predictable patterns of use. You also have the option of using stronger authentication methods like mobile push authentication, QR codes and FIDO-compliant authenticators instead of credentials to enable passwordless authentication.
Seamless MFA for Hybrid IT Environments
Today’s enterprises prioritize cloud-first initiatives. But the reality is that large enterprises still have many existing on-premises applications that can’t easily move to the cloud. To effectively secure all of the applications in your hybrid IT environment and cloud transition, your enterprise needs an adaptive MFA solution that supports all your use cases for both on-premises and multi-cloud environments.
Surprisingly Fast and Easy Deployment
Improving security doesn’t have to be a headache. You can implement strong authentication in a matter of minutes. To make deployments easy, you’ll need out-of-the-box integrations to VPNs and applications like Office 365, as well as easy-to-use APIs. Also, self-service features for your end users and simple administration can make your MFA rollout effortless.
Gartner subscribers, want advice on successful MFA deployments? Read their guidance on cloud-based MFA services.
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