Learn how 2-step verification adds another layer of protection
2-step verification adds an extra layer of security to your Google Account
In addition to your username and password, you'll enter a code that Google will send you via text or voice message upon signing in.
Why you should use 2-step verification
2-step verification drastically reduces the chances of having the personal information in your Google account stolen by someone else. Why? Because hackers would have to not only get your password and your username, they'd have to get a hold of your phone.
Signing in with both a password and a second step on your phone protects against password-stealing scams. Even if someone gets your password online, they won't also have your phone.
When you log into an online account with your username and password you're using single-factor authentication. With two-factor authentication, you need something extra to access your accounts, like an SMS code sent to your mobile phone, or something physical like a fingerprint.
Two-factor authentication (2FA) is an identity and access management security method that requires two forms of identification to access resources and data. 2FA gives businesses the ability to monitor and help safeguard their most vulnerable information and networks.
Your account is more secure when you need a password and a verification code to sign in. If you remove this extra layer of security, you will only be asked for a password when you sign in. It might be easier for someone to break into your account.
2FA can be vulnerable to several attacks from hackers because a user can accidentally approve access to a request issued by a hacker without acknowledging it. This is because the user may not receive push notifications by the app notifying them of what is being approved.
Just like every square is a rectangle, but not every rectangle is a square, every 2FA is 2SV, but not all 2SV is 2FA. The key difference between 2-step verification vs. 2-factor authentication is that 2FA requires two independent forms of authentication from different categories.
Dependence on a second factor: E.g., if a smartphone is misplaced, the user will be blocked from their account. Flexibility: IT leads can choose which second factors to deploy. Resistance to change: If users are unfamiliar with 2FA, it could feel intrusive.
What is 2FA and how do you set it up? 2FA adds a second verification step (like a code from an app). Set it up by downloading an authenticator app, scanning a QR code, and entering the code generated.
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