Authentication factors can be classified into three groups: something you know: a password or personal identification number (PIN); something you have: a token, such as bank card; something you are: biometrics, such as fingerprints and voice recognition.
Here is a list of the most common password authentication methods, with a brief explanation of how each one can work for your customers.
- Standard password authentication. …
- Two-factor authentication (2FA) …
- Token authentication. …
- Biometric authentication. …
- Computer recognition authentication. …
- CAPTCHAs
These factors include:
- Something you know, such as a password, passphrase or personal identification number (PIN)
- Something you have, such as a token or smartcard.
- Something you are, such as a biometric like a fingerprint.
Password authentication is a process that involves a user inputting a unique ID and key that are then checked against stored credentials. You’ve likely been asked to create and/or enter a password to gain access to a personal account, whether that’s a social media platform or an online banking tool.
