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MFA

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Definition

Multi-Factor Authentication - security method requiring two or more verification methods. Like needing both a key and fingerprint to open a safe.

Real-World Example

Online banking uses MFA by requiring both your password and a text message code to log in.

Cloud Provider Equivalencies

MFA is a security capability rather than a single standalone cloud product. All major cloud providers support MFA for user sign-in, especially for administrative access. AWS offers MFA through IAM, Azure through Microsoft Entra ID, GCP through Cloud Identity and Google account 2-Step Verification, and OCI through its IAM service.

AWS
AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM) MFA
AZ
Microsoft Entra ID Multi-Factor Authentication
GCP
Google Cloud Identity and Google Workspace 2-Step Verification
OCI
Oracle Cloud Infrastructure Identity and Access Management MFA

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