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Editor's note
multifactor authentication (MFA) is a security technology that takes something that end users possess, such as a security token (e.g., a key fob, fingerprint, software on a smartphone), and pairs it with a standard username/password login to prove they're who they claim to be. The purpose of MFA is to toughen login credentials to prevent malicious actors from wreaking havoc by accessing a company network surreptitiously or pilfering private data.
In this buyer's guide, readers will learn about the different methods of MFA and how the technologies have evolved over the years from key fobs to smartphones and mobile devices, and how to identify the three operational scenarios for implementation when evaluating this security technology in the enterprise. It also lays out what enterprises need to know before investing and presents direct MFA product comparisons and product overviews of some of the top MFA products available today.