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What are the components of two-factor authentication?
Components of Two-Factor Authentication
- Something you have (like a debit card)
- Something your are (like a fingerprint)
- Something you know (like a password or PIN number)
Can location be used in multi factor authentication?
Location-based This information can be used to simply block a user’s access if their location information does not match what is specified on a whitelist or it might be used as an additional form of authentication in addition to other factors such as a password or OTP to confirm that user’s identity.
Can an IP address be a 2 factor?
(Yes, IP can be spoofed, but so can biometrics and so can atm cards). Could I lock down SSH to only allow connections from my IP range and would that be considered 2-factor in conjunction with SSH keys?
Where do I enter my IP address for multi factor authentication?
Click Azure AD and a new tab will launch. Once you are on the homepage, select your tenant. Select Configure. Scroll to Multi-Factor Authentication. Select Manage service settings. A new window will appear. Under trusted IPs, click in the text box and type the IP address or range of address you want to exclude from MFA.
What do you need to know about 2 factor authentication?
The key thing is to remember that “2-factor” isn’t a magic phrase that makes you secure. You need to understand the risk and implement appropriately strong controls. Typically 2 factor authentication refers to something you “know” and something you “have”. The “know” is a password and “have” is ssh keys.
How can I exclude an IP address from MFA?
Under trusted IPs, click in the text box and type the IP address or range of address you want to exclude from MFA. Select Save and a new window will confirm your changes. Read more about enabling or disabling multi-factor authentication for your tenant.