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Something you know (e.g. your password)
Something you posses (e.g. a bank card, or a one-time passcode)
Note: a one-time passcode is usually a randomly generated numerical passcode that is valid for one use only.
Something you are (e.g. your finger print)
Why is this
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important?
Security is improved by making it that much harder for an unauthorized actor to be able to supply all of the factors required for access. At UWyo, 2FA confirms a user's claimed identity by utilizing a combination of two different components, your UWyo password and a one-time passcode supplied by the Duo Mobile app.
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