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Multi-factor authentication (MFA)

Authentication requiring evidence from at least two different factor categories, such as knowledge and possession.

In practice

Enforce phishing-resistant MFA for administrators and remote access where feasible, and monitor exceptions.

Common confusion

Two passwords are not two factors; multiple checks from the same factor category do not constitute MFA.

Related controls

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Last verified: August 2026 · Primary sources linked above