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{{CyberTerm|definition=A characteristic of an authentication system or an authenticator that requires more than one distinct authentication factor for successful authentication. MFA can be performed using a single authenticator that provides more than one factor or by a combination of authenticators that provide different factors. The three authentication factors are something you know, something you have, and something you are.|source=NIST SP 800-63-3}} | {{CyberTerm|definition=A characteristic of an authentication system or an authenticator that requires more than one distinct authentication factor for successful authentication. MFA can be performed using a single authenticator that provides more than one factor or by a combination of authenticators that provide different factors. | ||
The three authentication factors are something you know, something you have, and something you are.|source=NIST SP 800-63-3}} | |||
Latest revision as of 00:24, 20 January 2026
Multi-Factor
A characteristic of an authentication system or an authenticator that requires more than one distinct authentication factor for successful authentication. MFA can be performed using a single authenticator that provides more than one factor or by a combination of authenticators that provide different factors. The three authentication factors are something you know, something you have, and something you are.
Source: NIST SP 800-63-3 | Category: