Multi-Factor Authentication

Alternative Definitions

Definition 2

Authentication using two or more different factors to achieve authentication. Factors include: (i) some- thing you know (e.g., password/PIN); (ii) something you have (e.g., cryptographic identification device, token); or (iii) something that identifies who you are (e.g., biometric).

Source: The State and Local Election Cybersecurity PlaybookType: external

Definition 3

Authentication using two or more factors to achieve authentication. Factors include some- thing you know, something you have, or something you are.

Source: March 2020 CSC ReportType: external

Definition 4

Authentication mechanism requiring two or more of the following: something you know (e.g. Password), something you have (e.g. Token), something you are (e.g. biometrics).

Source: EAC IT Glossary for Election OfficialsType: external

Definition 5

Authentication mechanism requiring two or more of the following:

Source: NIST Election GlossaryType: standard