Authentication Factors & Multi-Factor Auth
Learn the three categories of authentication factors and how combining them into multi-factor authentication dramatically improves security.
Proving Who You Are
Authentication asks "are you really you?" — and answers it by checking authentication factors, pieces of evidence tied to your identity.
Three Factor Categories
Every factor fits one of three categories: something you know, something you have, or something you are.
All lessons in this course
- AuthN vs AuthZ Explained
- Evolution of Identity Management
- Basic Security Concepts & Terminology
- Authentication Factors & Multi-Factor Auth