IT SecurityQuestion 79 of 100
What is 'two-factor authentication' an example of?
a.A type of encryption algorithm
b.A backup strategy
c.Strengthening authentication with an additional verification step
d.A network cable standard
Explanation
Two-factor authentication is a form of multi-factor authentication that adds a second verification step beyond a password, such as a code from a phone. This makes accounts much harder to compromise. Even if a password is stolen, the attacker still lacks the second factor.
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