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User Permissions and Two Factor Authentication

Two factor authentication are an essential part of a solid security infrastructure. They help reduce the risk of malicious or accidental insider activities, minimize the impact of data breaches and ensure regulatory compliance.

Two factor authentication (2FA) is a method where a user must enter a credential from two categories to log into an account. This could include something the user is familiar with (password or PIN code security question), something they have (one-time verification code sent to their phone or authenticator app) or something that they possess (fingerprint, face, retinal scan).

Most often, 2FA is a subset of Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) which has many more factors than just two. MFA is typically a requirement in certain industries, such as healthcare (because of stringent HIPAA regulations), ecommerce, and banking. The COVID-19 virus has given new urgency to security for organizations requiring two-factor authentication for remote workers.

Enterprises are living organisms, and their security infrastructures keep evolving. New access points are developed daily, users change roles and hardware capabilities are constantly evolving. complex systems reach the fingertips of everyday users. It is essential to regularly reevaluate the two-factor authentication strategies at regular intervals to ensure that they are keeping up with these changes. One method to do this is to use adaptive authentication. This is a form of contextual authentication that sets policies based upon how the login request is received. Duo offers an lasikpatient.org/2021/07/08/generated-post administrator dashboard that lets you easily manage and set these types of policies.