TERM

Multi-factor Authentication

Multi-factor authentication (MFA) uses two or more independent factors to verify identity.

Updated

Jan 06, 2026

Senses

Identity verification

MFA strengthens authentication by combining independent factors (e.g., something you know, have, or are). It helps mitigate credential theft but must be implemented carefully (e.g., phishing resistant methods where feasible).

MFA strengthens authentication by combining independent factors (e.g., something you know, have, or are). It helps mitigate credential theft but must be implemented carefully (e.g., phishing-resistant methods where feasible).

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).