Primary definition
multi-factor authentication
Also known as2FA · two-factor authentication · multi-step verification · multi-step authentication
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— CIS/EI-ISAC Essential Guide to Election SecurityView source
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multi-factor authentication
CIS/EI-ISAC Essential Guide to Election Security · 2024
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Election Security Glossary. (2026). Mfa. In Election Security Glossary. Retrieved August 13, 2026, from https://electionsecurityglossary.com/glossary/mfa
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