Two-Factor Authentication

/ˌtuːˈfaktər ɔːˌθɛntɪˈkeɪʃən/

Definitions

  1. (n.) A security process requiring two different forms of identification before granting access to a system or data.
    The bank implemented two-factor authentication to enhance account security.

Forms

  • two-factor authentication

Commentary

Two-factor authentication is a foundational security measure in legal contexts involving data protection and privacy compliance.

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