Multi-factor authentication (MFA) is a method of computer access control in which a user is granted access only after successfully presenting several separate pieces of evidence to an authentication mechanism — typically at least two of the following categories: knowledge (something they know), possession (something they have), and inherence (something they are).
MFA is being adopted by more and more organizations these days because putting it in place greatly increases security. The user also feels more secure. So, why use role-based multi-factor authentication (MFA)? Modern organizations are typically subject to a wide range of regulatory and contractual legal obligations for the security of the data they create and use.
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