Configuring multifactor authentication

Multifactor authentication requires users to provide multiple pieces of information when they log in to the system to prove their identity. Multifactor authentication uses any combination of two or more methods, called factors, to authenticate users to your resources and protect those resources from unauthorized access.

With the adoption of cloud-based services, multifactor authentication increases the control over user access and security settings. First-factor authentication methods alone, such as username and password combinations, do not provide the level of protection and security that is required in cloud and hybrid-cloud environments. With multifactor authentication support, security administrators can reinforce account protection, create granular access for users and user groups, and monitor access more efficiently at a system level.

The system integrates with IBM® Security Verify or Duo Security , which are cloud-based identity and access management (IAM) service providers. These services provide different factors to validate and verify users who access the system.