=Overview=
Multi-Factor Authentication is a method of authentication in which a user is granted access to your SmartSimple Cloud system only after successfully presenting two or more pieces of evidence to an authentication mechanism.
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The security impact of Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) is that while a user may lose an access card or get duped into sharing a password, the odds of both happening to a single user are dramatically reduced. Using MFA therefore enhances an organization's ability to ensure that no one is using illegitimate means to gain access.
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SmartSimple Cloud supports two different approaches to Multi-Factor Authentication: