Factors of Authentication

Question 1

What are the three factors of authentication?

Answer 1

1. Something you know
2. Something you have
3. Someone who you are

Question 2

What is the “Something You Know” Authentication?

Answer 2

This is typically your PIN or password, which only you should know.

Question 3

What is the “Something You Have” Authentication?

Answer 3

This refers to your card itself (Whether physical card, mobile phone, or another device) or something like a security token that generates temporary codes.

Question 4

What is the “Something you are” Authentication?

Answer 4

This involves biometric identification, such as fingerprints, face recognition, or iris scans to verify your identity.

Question 5

What is Two Factor Authentication?

Answer 5

Combination of any two factors of the three factors of authentication

Question 6

What is OTP?

Answer 6

One-Time Password
A unique, temporary password that is sent to you, typically via text message, email, or an authentication app, and can only be used once.

Question 7

What is Multiple Factor Authentication?

Answer 7

Is used by combining multiple forms of authentication, MFA increases security by ensuring that even if one factor is compromised, the others still protect your account.