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Two-factor authentication

Term · Computing and IT · MLC-T-CMP-001265

A security process that requires two distinct forms of identification before granting access to an account or system. This method adds an extra layer of security beyond just a password, typically involving something the user knows (like a password) and something the user has (like a phone or hardware token). Common second factors include SMS codes, authenticator apps, or biometric scans.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-CMP-001265
FieldComputing and IT
SubjectTechnical
Record as JSON 
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  "definition": "A security process that requires two distinct forms of identification before granting access to an account or system. This method adds an extra layer of security beyond just a password, typically involving something the user knows (like a password) and something the user has (like a phone or hardware token). Common second factors include SMS codes, authenticator apps, or biometric scans.",
  "subject": "Technical",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/computing/two-factor-authentication/"
}

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