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Good Authentication techniques The picture is a link

Types of Authentication Single Factor Two Factor Multi-Factor

Single Factor Simplest of all forms of Authentication Uses one of the three general rules for Authentication Reasonably breakable Picture is a TED Talk Example: password on your computer

Example: Banking & Steam Guard Two Factor (TFA or 2FA) A protection method which uses two types of credentials. Sub-section of multi-factor RSA’s Tokens RSA picture is a video Example: Banking & Steam Guard

Multi-Factor A protection authentication that uses a minimum of two types of credentials. What the user already knows (Such as a password)  A biometric authentication. (Such as a fingerprint or iris scan) Something a user possesses (Such as a mobile device.) Example: Used in extremely high risk areas

PROs and CONs of Multi-Factor Authentication - Adds extra layers of Security - Even if one authentication proves unreliable, another remains - Notifications are sent to users when unusual activity is discovered. CONS: -NOTHING IS EVER 100% SAFE FROM ATTACKERS -User Safety  measures plays a huge role in the protection of the authentication

Other Good Practices Be smart about password selection Don’t save passwords to browser They are encrypted with general username login password Use a Password safe or Manager True Key LastPass Dashlane Be smart and don’t take shortcuts Link is in the fist bullet point