Authentication security essentials
The Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) Setup Guide is an essential training designed to equip individuals with the knowledge and practical skills needed to secure digital identities by implementing MFA across various platforms. This self-paced course is ideal for students, educators, professionals, IT administrators, and the general public interested in enhancing their cybersecurity posture. Participants will learn the core concepts of MFA, why it is crucial in today’s threat landscape, and how to configure different MFA methods such as OTP-based apps, push notifications, biometric authentication, hardware security keys, and adaptive or passwordless solutions. Real-world use cases spanning industries like banking, healthcare, education, government, and cloud services are explored to demonstrate the practical value of MFA in preventing unauthorized access and phishing attacks.
Learning objectives
Upon completing this training, participants will be able to:
- Integrate MFA into custom applications using TOTP, push notifications, and hardware tokens.
- Design a secure authentication policy that balances usability and security.
- Select the most effective MFA method based on security needs, user convenience, and organizational policies.
- Align authentication security strategies with NIST 800-63B guidelines, ensuring compliance with best practices
Further instructions
The training is free of charge and offered as self-paced e-learning available on demand from April 2025 to October 2025 with a duration of approximately 2 hours
