What is Multi-Factor Authentication and What are the Benefits?

What is Multi-Factor Authentication and What are the Benefits?

Multi-Factor Authentication or MFA is a security measure that requires you to provide two separate pieces of information before you are granted access to an online service. In the past, it has been far too easy for hackers to obtain credentials and access your online services. By implementing MFA you are telling the online service that you are in fact, who you claim to be.