Strong / Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)

Visual-Guard’s Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) represents an essential security solution for companies seeking to strengthen the protection of their applications and data in an increasingly threatened digital environment. This detailed presentation first explores the importance and benefits of implementing MFA, before diving into an understanding of Visual-Guard’s MFA policies, including global and application-specific policies.

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MFA with Visual Guard

When integrated with Visual Guard, MFA provides:

• Secure authentication for web and desktop applications
• Policy-based enforcement of strong authentication
• Seamless integration with external identity providers
• Enhanced protection for sensitive roles and resources

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MFA vs Single-Factor Authentication

Single-Factor (Password Only)	Multi-Factor Authentication
Relies on one credential	Requires multiple verification factors
Vulnerable to password attacks	Strong protection against credential theft
Higher breach risk	Reduced unauthorized access risk
Lower identity assurance	High identity assurance

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