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Why should organizations migrate to an MFA strategy for authentication?
The correct answer is A. Single methods of authentication can be compromised more easily than MFA.. Organizations should migrate to an MFA strategy because single-factor authentication methods are significantly more susceptible to compromise compared to multi-factor authentication.
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Why should organizations migrate to an MFA strategy for authentication?
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- ASingle methods of authentication can be compromised more easily than MFA.
- BBiometrics authentication leads to the need for MFA due to its ability to be hacked easily.
- CMFA methods of authentication are never compromised.
- DMFA does not require any piece of evidence for an authentication mechanism.
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(34 responses)- A85% (29)
- B9% (3)
- C3% (1)
- D3% (1)
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Organizations should migrate to an MFA strategy because single-factor authentication methods are significantly more susceptible to compromise compared to multi-factor authentication.
Single-factor authentication (SFA), typically relying on just a password, is highly vulnerable to various attacks such as phishing, brute-force, or credential stuffing, as compromising just one piece of information grants access. Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) requires two or more distinct verification methods, making it substantially harder for attackers to gain unauthorized access even if one factor is compromised.
Biometric authentication, when implemented correctly, is a strong factor; it doesn't inherently *lead* to a need for MFA because it's easily hacked, but rather *can be* one of the factors *within* an MFA strategy.
While MFA significantly enhances security, no security measure is absolutely foolproof or "never compromised"; sophisticated attacks can still attempt to bypass MFA, though it significantly raises the bar for attackers.
This statement is incorrect; MFA inherently *requires* multiple pieces of evidence (factors) for authentication, which is its defining characteristic.
Concept tested: Benefits of Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)
Source: https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/news/cisa-urges-organizations-implement-multi-factor-authentication
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