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2FA

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Definition

Two-Factor Authentication - security process requiring two different authentication methods. Like needing both an ID and a secret handshake to enter a club.

Real-World Example

Gmail 2FA requires your password plus a code from your phone to sign in from new devices.

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Cloud Provider Equivalencies

All four clouds support 2FA/MFA primarily through their identity services. AWS IAM, Microsoft Entra ID, Google Cloud Identity, and OCI IAM can require a second factor (app code, push, hardware key) in addition to a password when users sign in to consoles, portals, or federated apps.

AWS
AWS IAM MFA
AZ
Microsoft Entra ID Multi-Factor Authentication
GCP
Google Cloud Identity / Google Workspace 2-Step Verification
OCI
OCI IAM MFA

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