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Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) Tools

Multi-Factor Authentication

What is Multi-Factor Authentication Tools?

Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) is a tool that increases security by requiring two or more means of verification to gain access. An extra layer of security such as email, text message or fingerprint is required before users can login and access accounts. MFA software works to stop attackers from compromising passwords, while still making it easy and quick for legitimate users to access their accounts.

Common Features

  • OTP Authentication
  • Email Authentication
  • Multi-Device Protection
  • Role and User Management
  • Integration APIs
  • Biometrics Authentication
  • Browser Push Notifications
  • Hard Token Authentication
  • Dashboards, Analytics and Reporting
  • Role-Based Multi-Factor Authentication
  • Soft Token Authentication
  • Adaptive Authentication (Risk-based)
  • Phisher Resistance MFA
  • Authentication Assurance Level (AAL)

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Top Multi-Factor Authentication Tools 2024

Product scores listed below represent current data. This may be different from data contained in reports and awards, which express data as of their publication date.

Composite Score
8.9 /10
CX Score
9.2 /10

Google Authenticator is a software-based authenticator made by Google that uses a 2-Step Verification (also known as two-factor authentication) thereby adding an extra layer of security to your account. You sign in with something you know (your password) and something you have (a code sent to your phone).

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Pros

  • Reliable
  • Respectful
  • Trustworthy
  • Fair
Microsoft Corporation

Microsoft Authenticator

Composite Score
8.8 /10
CX Score
9.1 /10

Conveniently and securely sign in to all your online accounts using multifactor authentication, passwordless sign-in or password autofill with Microsoft Authenticator. With this free app, you can sign in to your personal or work/school Microsoft account without using a password. You’ll use a fingerprint, face recognition, or a PIN for security.

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Pros

  • Reliable
  • Fair
  • Trustworthy
  • Efficient Service
Salesforce.com Inc

Salesforce Authenticator

Composite Score
8.4 /10
CX Score
8.7 /10

Salesforce Authenticator offers smart, simple two-factor authentication solutions that enhance the security of your Salesforce deployment without sacrificing user experience. Salesforce Authenticator is an intelligent, mobile two-factor authentication app that delivers enterprise-class security, while providing simplicity and convenience to your end users. With Salesforce Authenticator, it’s even easier for employees to access business-critical apps through simple push notifications. With a single tap on their mobile device, employees can approve logins and other actions, even verifying automatically from trusted locations.

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Pros

  • Caring
  • Respectful
  • Enables Productivity
  • Efficient Service
Cisco Systems

Duo Security

Composite Score
7.9 /10
CX Score
8.1 /10

Duo's trusted access solution is a user-centric zero-trust security platform to protect access to sensitive data at scale for all users, all devices and all applications.

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Pros

  • Unique Features
  • Efficient Service
  • Transparent
  • Performance Enhancing
Protectimus

Protectimus

Composite Score
7.8 /10
CX Score
7.7 /10

Protectimus provides multi-factor authentication solutions for enterprises, SMBs, and individuals. Their 2FA solution works on-premises or in the cloud, seamlessly integrating with any infrastructure using APIs, SDKs, and plugins. OTP delivery methods include hardware tokens, 2FA apps with cloud backup for iOS and Android, SMS, email, and MFA chatbots. Protectimus supports OATH standards and offers features such as data signing, time/country filtering, and more, ensuring robust security.

Pros

  • Reliable
  • Saves Time
  • Altruistic
  • Acts with Integrity

OKTA Adaptive Multi-Factor Authentication secures your accounts and apps with a strong multi-factor authentication solution that will keep the right people in and the wrong people out.

Pros

  • Enables Productivity
  • Trustworthy
  • Inspires Innovation
  • Fair
Composite Score
7.5 /10
CX Score
7.2 /10

LastPass MFA goes beyond two-factor authentication by implementing LastPass MFA. From implementing biometric factors to establishing adaptive security policies, you can limit data breaches while ensuring the right users can access the right data at the right time.

Pros

  • Enables Productivity
  • Trustworthy
  • Caring
  • Saves Time

Cons

  • Less Friendly Negotiation

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Composite Score
7.8 /10
CX Score
7.4 /10

Empower employees, customers and partners with secure access to your cloud and company apps on any device. Transform your enterprise security and centralize control of users, apps and devices.

Pros

  • Reliable
  • Performance Enhancing
  • Enables Productivity
  • Trustworthy

Cons

  • Under Delivered
  • Less Caring
  • Vendor's Interest First
Composite Score
7.7 /10
CX Score
7.8 /10

Empower your security and intelligence in user access decisions with visibility across all environments.

Pros

  • Helps Innovate
  • Continually Improving Product
  • Reliable
  • Enables Productivity

Cons

  • Vendor Friendly Policies
CyberArk Software

CyberArk Idaptive

Composite Score
7.7 /10
CX Score
8.1 /10

The Idaptive Identity Management Platform is an industry-recognized identity and access management solution that unifies all of the essential identity and access management services. With the Idaptive platform, organizations can simplify access management with single sign-on, protect user credentials and devices with adaptive multi-factor authentication, and automate the on-boarding and off-boarding processes.

Pros

  • Helps Innovate
  • Continually Improving Product
  • Reliable
  • Performance Enhancing
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