Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) is where two or more forms of authentication are used to log into an application. It adds a second layer of protection which helps prevent a malicious individual from accessing your account. Types of MFA include:
Something You Have
- Hardware and software tokens
- USB Stick
- Magnetic Strip Cards
Something You Know
- Passwords
- Pins
Something You Are
- Fingerprints
- Facial Recognition
- Iris Scans
Somewhere You Are
- GPS location
For MFA, DUO Security is used here at UCI. For more information, please visit https://www.oit.uci.edu/duo/.