Two Factor Authentication
by Usama Habib Noor
1. Reduce fraud and build secure online relationships
2. SMS Verification
3. Disadvantages
3.1. Time consuming
3.2. Cost
3.3. Failure can be disruptive
4. Benefits
4.1. Stronger security
4.2. Increase productivity and flexibility
4.3. Lower help desk and security management costs
4.4. Fraud Prevention
4.5. Internal security and mobilization
4.6. Access monitoring
5. Types of 2FA
5.1. Authenticator Apps
5.2. Biometrics
5.2.1. Physical Authentication
6. Who uses it
6.1. Businesses
6.1.1. Tech and financial companies
7. Limitations
7.1. Hardware Tokens
7.1.1. availability issues,
7.1.2. Government/regulator interference
7.1.3. Low level of security