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Something you know (e.g. your password)
Something you posses (e.g. a bank card)
Something you are (e.g. your finger print)
Based on the premise that Security is improved by making it that much harder for an unauthorized actor is unlikely to be able to supply all of the factors required for access, security is improved.
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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