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| ===== Single-Factor Authentication (SFA) ===== | ===== Single-Factor Authentication (SFA) ===== | ||
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| **Single-Factor Authentication (SFA)** is a process for securing access to a given system, such as a network or website, that identifies the party requesting access through only one category of credentials. | **Single-Factor Authentication (SFA)** is a process for securing access to a given system, such as a network or website, that identifies the party requesting access through only one category of credentials. | ||
| - | The most common example of SFA is password-based [[dido:public:ra:xapend:xapend.a_glossary:a:authentication|authentication]]. Password security relies on the diligence of the system administrator or user who sets up the account. Best practices include creating a strong password and ensuring that no one can access it. | + | The most common example of SFA is [[dido:public:ra:xapend:xapend.a_glossary:p:password]]-based [[dido:public:ra:xapend:xapend.a_glossary:a:authentication|authentication]]. Password security relies on the diligence of the system administrator or user who sets up the account. Best practices include creating a strong password and ensuring that no one can access it. |
| Source: [[https://searchsecurity.techtarget.com/definition/single-factor-authentication-SFA]] | Source: [[https://searchsecurity.techtarget.com/definition/single-factor-authentication-SFA]] | ||