ACRONYM

MFA

MFA stands for Multi-factor Authentication, an authentication method using multiple factors.

Updated

Jan 06, 2026

Stands for

Multi-factor Authentication

Senses

Multiple factorsMulti-factor Authentication

MFA requires at least two independent factors to authenticate a user. Prefer phishing resistant factors (e.g., hardware backed keys) for high risk admin access.

MFA requires at least two independent factors to authenticate a user. Prefer phishing-resistant factors (e.g., hardware-backed keys) for high-risk admin access.

NIST CSRC Glossary

Bibliography

NIST CSRC Glossary
Accessed Jan 05, 2026Summarized
NIST CSRC Glossary — Multi-factor authentication
https://csrc.nist.gov/glossary/term/multi_factor_authentication
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Source: NIST CSRC Glossary (csrc.nist.gov).