Interview with an Expert: Andy Osburn on Multi-Factor Authentication

Courion Corporation: Multi-factor authentication is a mouthful- what does this really mean and why is it so important?

Andy Osburn: Multi-factor authentication is really about moving beyond the simple standard of authentication that is in place today in the form of Passwords and PINS. Each of us in our everyday lives would be familiar with the many resources we access by claiming our identity through a user name and then authenticating by Password or PIN. This basic method of identity claim and authentication has provided the foundation for providing access control over the years, however, our environments have changed, become more complex and risk-critical as a result. The threats and consequences of resource compromise are now much higher and more significant. Hence, the requirement for, and movement towards, stronger and more convenient methods of authentication beyond passwords and PINS.

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