What is Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) and How to Use It?
In today’s complex network environment, cyberattacks are becoming increasingly diverse, elevating the risk of account password leaks and threatening the security of users’ information and assets.
How can you protect your account’s security? The primary step is to prevent password leaks. However, if a password is compromised, it’s essential to have measures in place to ensure that user information remains secure. This is where Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) becomes particularly important.
Definition of Two-Factor Authentication
Two-Factor Authentication (2FA), is a secure password authentication method. When you log in, you need to enter the login password as the first verification and the 2FA verification code as the second verification to set up double protection for your account.
If you haven’t enabled 2FA yet, Sinokap recommends activating it for all important website accounts. For enterprises, it’s crucial to enable 2FA for remote access, ensuring that even if someone gains access to a company computer, they cannot infiltrate the internal network.
Difference Between 2FA and Traditional Password Authentication
A password is like a “seal”, different websites can use the same “seal”, and even others can secretly use your seal.
Two-Factor Authentication is like a “fingerprint”, only you have it.
Dangers of Not Setting Up 2FA
1、Connections to the Internal Network
With only a username and password, unauthorized individuals may steal these credentials to remotely access the internal network, causing damage to the company’s assets and reputation.
2、Email Login
In industries with high confidentiality, such as finance and R&D, lacking Two-Factor Authentication allows anyone with access to your computer to easily view all emails, potentially leading to the leakage of the company’s confidential documents.
3、Server Maintenance
The server is the core of the enterprise. If a malicious individual steals the account password and logs into the server to perform unauthorised operations, it could paralyse the company’s server.
2FA Application Scenarios - Notakey
Notakey can facilitate 2FA in multiple scenarios with straightforward operations:
1、VPM
After connecting your computer to the company VPN, your mobile phone receives a verification prompt. Click “Approve” to confirm that the operation is authorized by you, allowing a successful connection.
2、Website Application
After logging in to the website, scan the QR code with your mobile phone. Click Approve to confirm that the login account is operated by yourself.
3、Windows Desktop Login
After entering the login password, the phone will receive a verification prompt. Click Approve to confirm that it is my operation to enter the desktop.
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