Multi-Factor Authentication

Different perspectives and resources focusing on multi-factor authentication.

Multi-factor authentication (MFA) is the practice of chaining a number of authentication methods together. Using multiple authenticators significantly reduces the risk of user accounts being compromised due to password theft. An example of a common scenario is to combine username/password with a second factor such as an SMS to a phone, a key fob or a biometric. Today MFA is considered best practice and help protect both users and organizations from cybercriminals.

An Overview of WebAuthn

An overview of the WebAuthn specification and its role in creating a passwordless future for the web.

Using Geo-Location Data

Learn how to customize the authentication process using geo-location data in the Curity Identity Server.

The Impossible Journey Authentication Action

Learn about the Impossible Journey authentication action and how you can use it to check and verify potentially suspicious scenarios.

Approaches to Multi-Factor Authentication

The most common approaches to multi-factor authentication to help you reach the right balance between security and usability.

New Country vs. Changed Country, what's the difference?

Learn about the difference between the Changed Country and the New Country Authentication actions and how to use them for multi-factor authentication.

MFA and the Curity Identity Server

Create secure multi-factor authentication with the Curity Identity Server. Configure an infinite number of authenticators and build custom MFA solutions.

Introduction to Multi-Factor Authentication

An overview of multi-factor authentication: definition, authentication factor categories, and schools of thought.