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Two-factor Authentication

Two-factor Authentication: Authentication mechanism requiring two or more of the following: something you know (e.g., Password), something you have (e.g.,…

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Authentication mechanism requiring two or more of the following: something you know (e.g., Password), something you have (e.g., Token), something that identifies who you are (e.g., biometrics).

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The State and Local Election Cybersecurity Playbook
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