| Definition |
Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) is an authentication method that requires two or more independent factors, such as something a person knows, has, or is. The acronym MFA is commonly used in security, IT, audit, and compliance work.
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| Context & Usage |
Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) appears in identity and access management, security architecture, audits, and compliance reviews where teams need to prove that access is appropriate, limited, and traceable.
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