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More and more online services (social networks, messaging, applications) are asking you to activate two-factor authentication. But what does this mean? We talk about it in this week’s #AskTheGriots.
2FA, A safety method
Two-Factor Authentication or 2FA, is a security process that requires two separate methods to verify a user’s identity before granting access to an account, system or online service. It’s an extra layer of protection compared to traditional authentication based solely on a username and password, which can be hacked.
Password + Second factor
Two-factor authentication generally works as follows :
- You provide your username and password, which constitute the first factor.
- Next, you enter a second, temporary password, which may be a code received by SMS or via an authentication application. It can also be a confirmation using your fingerprint or facial recognition.
If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to ask us in comments. Your favorite griots will answer them đ
