What is Multi-Factor Authentication? (MFA)
Multi-factor Authentication (MFA) is an authentication method that requires the user to provide two or more verification factors to gain access to a resource such as an application, online account, or a VPN. MFA is a core component of a strong identity and access management (IAM) policy. Rather than just asking for a username and password, MFA requires one or more additional verification factors, which decreases the likelihood of a successful cyber attack.
How to turn on MFA
Multi-Factor Authentication can be turned on in your Google settings
- Open a Google Browser and sign in to your account
- Select the icon with your profile in the top right corner of your browser
- Then Select 'manage your Google account'
- It will redirect your to your Google homepage
- On the left side of your screen, select the 'security' tab
- Next scroll down to 2-step verification
- Enter your Multi-Factor Authentication information