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What does “Multi-factor authentication” mean in cybersecurity?SecurityTalent knowledge answer. Members may add responsible, source-based context; do not post secrets, personal data, exam dumps or recalled live exam questions.
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Multi-factor authentication is a cybersecurity control or practice. It supports this objective: requires independent authentication factors so a stolen password alone is insufficient. In practice, document the business and security objective, the system boundary, the owner and the evidence that will show the control is operating as intended.CIS Critical Security Controls v8: https://www.cisecurity.org/controls/v8
Accepted Answer
Multi-factor authentication is a cybersecurity control or practice. It supports this objective: requires independent authentication factors so a stolen password alone is insufficient. In practice, document the business and security objective, the system boundary, the owner and the evidence that will show the control is operating as intended.CIS Critical Security Controls v8: https://www.cisecurity.org/controls/v8
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