Multi-factor authentication

Multi-factor authentication
Makes cyber security all about you
Passwords and passphrases are important security measures, but they’re not the only ones. Multi-factor authentication (MFA) is an extra layer of security catered to you, so only you can access private information and accounts.

1 IN 3
Canadians use multi-factor authentication
… but
Who cares about them? We’re talking about you

When it comes to cyber security, it's good to be full of
uourself.

Multi-factor authentication is all about you
Who you are

• fingerprint scanners
• voice verification
• facial recognition

What you know

• security questions
• passwords and passphrases
• PINs

What you own

• SMS authentication
• application-based authenticators
• hardware tokens

Something as simple as 2-step verification can protect you from
100% of automated bots
96% of phishing attacks
76% of targeted attacks

Like most things in life, the more your verification involves you, the better.

Turn multi-factor authentication ON to get started.

Get more tips to protect yourself and your devices at:
GetCyberSafe.ca