The goal of multifactor authentication is to make it difficult for an unauthorized person to gain access to a system because, if one security level is broken, the attacker will still have to break through additional levels.

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Multifactor authentication adds multiple layers of security, requiring the user to provide two or more verification factors to gain access to a resource such as an application, online account, or a VPN, making it harder for unauthorized persons to gain access if they compromise one of the factors.

The Goal of Multifactor Authentication Is to Make It Difficult