Google’s Answer
2FA is an extra layer of security used to make sure that people trying to gain access to an online account are who they say they are. First, a user will enter their username and a password. Then, instead of immediately gaining access, they will be required to provide another piece of information.
Our Answer
Relying on passwords alone presents heightened risk of compromised security. A rise in cyber security crime combined with weak passwords, or using similar passwords across multiple online accounts, makes it easier for hackers to gain access to a user’s accounts. The introduction of a second factor provides an additional way for us to verify a users identity.
