What is multi-factor authentication?
Unlike the familiar one-form authentication, where a user accesses a resource or content just using login and password, multi-factor authentication (also known as Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) adds another layer of security. Basically, it's a kind of independent confirmation of access based on a third-party service: a code sent by SMS or email, special apps or token devices).
Reasons to use HarePoint MFA in your SharePoint environment:
- Prevent data leaking - MFA deployed in your SharePoint is an effective instrument for prevention of data theft or leakage (DLP). Restriction of unauthorized access is a proven method to keep your content safe.
- Identity assurance - Minimize negative 'human' factors such as unauthorized usage of peeped or carelessly stored user passwords/logins. Activation of two-factor authentication stops the accidental or malicious access to your sensitive data.
- For Intranet and Extranet sites - HarePoint Multi-Factor Authentication for SharePoint can be used in on-premises environment only. It supports both intranet and internet (public faced) web-sites.
- A range of available authentication factors - The product offers a choice of the most in-demand and reliable 'two-factor' authentication methods for your convenience: Google / Microsoft authenticator apps, SMS notifications and one-time authorization codes (OTAC). With more MFA being added...