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CYBERSECURITY LAB · LESSON 2 OF 4

Authentication and MFA

Read the explanation, try the exercise, then answer the quiz.

Understand the concept

Authentication verifies who a user is; authorization determines what they are allowed to do. Multi-factor authentication adds another factor beyond a password.

Use unique passwords, a trusted password manager, and MFA for accounts controlling DNS, domains, and remote access. Prefer strong phishing-resistant methods when available.

TRY IT YOURSELF

Practice task

Review access to your Cloudflare account and remove unused sessions or credentials. Never put secrets in public project screenshots.

CHECK YOUR UNDERSTANDING

Quick quiz

What does authorization decide?