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What is multi-factor authentication?
Multi-factor authentication is method where a user is granted access to a resource once they have provided several separate pieces of evidence proving who they are. For example, think about accessing your bank accounts via an ATM machine. To prove to the bank who you are and that you can have access to your bank account, you insert your ATM card (something you have) and enter your PIN number (something you know). You have provided the bank with two forms of authentication enabling the bank to give you access to your accounts.
Why use multi-factor authentication?
Plain and simple, to secure resources against unauthorized personnel.
Multi-factor Authentication at Berkeley Lab
IT at Berkeley Lab has initiated multi-factor authenticaion in a few implementations this last year. They are:
- Strong-ID - requirement of multi-factor authentication for Operations personnel logging into Windows Active Directory
- HRIS MFA - requirement of multi-factor authentication to Berkeley Lab HR data
- MFA - requirement of multi-factor authentication to Berkeley Lab shared data resources like email, calendar, LETS, etc.
