Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) Services enables organizations to add multiple verification layers, requiring users to authenticate through a combination of credentials. Typically, these include something the user knows (password), something the user has (OTP, smartphone), and something the user is (biometric data). MFA services manage these factors via an MFA server or gateway that coordinates verification across connected systems. By layering authentication, MFA significantly reduces the risk of unauthorized access and is commonly used in corporate networks, financial services, and applications requiring strong security. These services also allow for adaptive policies, integrating easily with existing IAM platforms to enforce MFA selectively based on user or device context.
Key Features:
* Supports various MFA factors, including SMS, OTP, app-based codes, and biometrics.
* Centralized management of MFA policies and factor preferences.
* Adaptive enforcement, allowing increased security based on context and risk level.
* Compatibility with multiple Identity and Access Management solutions for integration into enterprise environments.
* Real-time monitoring and logging of authentication events for security compliance.
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NATO UID | 777ef561-1aef-4b53-8b36-670f986b9e24 |
Stereotype | Taxonomy Element |
Identifier | BL7_CR-1170 |
Release Date | 2024-11-01 |
Classification | UNMARKED |
URL | https://tide.act.nato.int/mediawiki/taxonomy/index.php/CR-1170 |
Publisher | HQ SACT |
C3T UUID | 777ef561-1aef-4b53-8b36-670f986b9e24 |
Policy Identifier | PUBLIC |
Author | HQ SACT |