Multi-Factor Authentication is a security mechanism that provides an extra layer of defense to your ioTORQ LEAN account beyond just a password. It requires you to provide two or more different credentials to verify your identity, making it significantly more difficult for unauthorized individuals to access your account and sensitive information.
So why should you use multi-factor authentication? Here are a few key reasons:
Protection Against Password-related Issues: Many individuals reuse passwords across multiple accounts or choose weak passwords that are easy to guess. MFA mitigates these risks by requiring additional credentials beyond just your password. Even if your password is compromised, the attacker would still need additional factors to gain access to your ioTORQ LEAN account.
Compliance Requirements: MFA is often a mandatory requirement set by industry regulations and compliance standards, particularly for applications dealing with sensitive data or personal information. By enabling MFA, you ensure that your account meets these security standards, helping you adhere to relevant compliance regulations.
Setup
Using MFA will strengthen the security of your LEAN account during login. When enabled, MFA will verify user credentials through verification codes from the most common Authentication apps.
Supported authenticator methods:
Microsoft Authenticator
Google Authenticator
Authy
Email verification
To enable MFA, enter the User Profile and select "ENABLE" in the MFA section.
Authenticator App Set up:
It is possible to choose between An authenticator App and Email verification.
Authenticator App set up:
A modal will display a QR code you can scan with your chosen authenticator app.
You can enter the provided 6 digit OTP code from your code to activate MFA once the QR code has been scanned.
LEAN will provide you with a one-use code; it is essential to save this code securely, as it will be the only way to recover your account if you lose access to your authenticator app.
Email set up:
Once you select Email as the authentication method, a modal will display an input field where you can input the 6-digit verification code that will be received in your email.
Example of an email with a Verification code:
Once you enter the verification code on LEAN, a one-use code will be displayed; it is essential to save this code securely, as it is the only way to recover your account if you lose access to your email.
Login
Once MFA has been enabled, when you log into LEAN, you will be redirected to a verification screen after entering your username and password.
Example of a 6-digit OTP code from Google Authenticator, this code will change every 30 seconds and will be unique to your user account.
You will enter this code 6-digit code into the verification field.
If you have lost access to your Authenticator, you can access LEAN using the one-time code provided during the setup process by selecting "use backup code."
Input your one-time verification code and select submit:
We strongly urge you to enable MFA for optimum security, through it, you proactively secure your information and preserve your online credentials.