The Beginners 2022 Cyber Security Awareness Training Course - 2-Factor Authentication Part I

The video tutorial explains the importance of two-factor authentication (2FA) in enhancing online security. It covers the three authentication factors: something you know (password), something you have (phone or security key), and something you are (biometric data). The tutorial highlights the risks of using weak passwords and how 2FA can mitigate these risks by requiring an additional authentication factor. It provides a step-by-step guide on setting up 2FA on Facebook and discusses the benefits and challenges of using 2FA, including the vulnerabilities of SMS-based authentication and the advantages of using authentication apps.

What are the three factors used in two factor authentication?

What is account hijacking and how does two factor authentication help prevent it?

Explain the importance of using two factor authentication.

Describe the process of setting up two factor authentication on Facebook.

What vulnerabilities exist in SMS as a second factor for authentication?

How do authentication apps improve security compared to SMS?

Why do hackers dislike two factor authentication?