

Something you know (typically a password).It works by requiring two or more of the following authentication methods: Even if an attacker manages to learn the user’s password, it is useless without also having possession of the additional authentication method. Compromising multiple authentication factors presents a significant challenge for attackers.


The security of two-step verification lies in its layered approach. How it works: Azure Multi-Factor Authentication Using administrator approved authentication methods, Azure MFA helps safeguard your access to data and applications, while meeting the demand for a simple sign-in process. Azure Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) is Microsoft’s two-step verification solution.
