https://exitcode.eu/tags/authentication/ Recent content in Authentication on exitcode Hugo en Mon, 09 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://exitcode.eu/posts/biztonsag-alapok-4/ Mon, 09 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://exitcode.eu/posts/biztonsag-alapok-4/ <h1 id="what-is-two-factor-authentication-2fa-and-why-is-it-important"> What is two-factor authentication (2FA) and why is it important? <a class="heading-link" href="#what-is-two-factor-authentication-2fa-and-why-is-it-important"> <i class="fa-solid fa-link" aria-hidden="true" title="Link to heading"></i> <span class="sr-only">Link to heading</span> </a> </h1> <p>Even if someone obtains your password, it should not be enough to gain access. Two-factor authentication provides exactly that - a second barrier that cannot be crossed without knowing the password.</p> <h2 id="what-are-the-two-factors"> What are the two factors? <a class="heading-link" href="#what-are-the-two-factors"> <i class="fa-solid fa-link" aria-hidden="true" title="Link to heading"></i> <span class="sr-only">Link to heading</span> </a> </h2> <p>Authentication can be built from three possible components:</p>