How does Multifactor Authentication work? | MFA and privacy explained

How does Multifactor Authentication work and should you use your personal phone for MFA at work? Many people are concerned when their work asks them to use their personal phone for MFA. Should you? What are the privacy issues? What does your work collect about your phone? Do they have to install something?
These questions answered, and more.

[@DarrenPauli]

Hey Jordan,
This is best MFA explainer I've seen and I've worked in infosec for more than a decade. Thanks, you deserve praise and more views!

[@JordanMSchroeder]

Glad it was helpful!

[@arumugamcovai]

Best explanation ever! Thanks

[@JordanMSchroeder]

Glad it was helpful!

[@BennyWest1992]

i ont get it i use the Multifactor Authentication on nordpass but im still able to just login normaly without it?

[@Stappie_V]

May we use this video for the explanation to our customers? Of course with your reference on it.

[@JordanMSchroeder]

Thanks for asking! This video is becoming VERY popular with companies, universities, colleges, etc. worldwide. I'm happy to encourage the use of MFA and if this video helps to overcome some resistance, then please use it. Please abide by the CZcams licence, and do please attribute to me.

[@ernkzros]

cool voice and drawing.

[@JordanMSchroeder]

Thank you so much 😀

[@PeteMachini6732]

My college is requiring people to do this. Does this mean I have to work on college projects on my Phone?

[@JordanMSchroeder]

Hi, there. Nope, not at all. Think of the time-based MFA app like a clock. It spits out a code every 30 seconds or so. No connection is made AT ALL to your college. It's like telling the webpage what the time is on your phone. That's it. And with the other forms of MFA, you don't need to do college work on your phone. It's just a way to get the code. Once you enter the code, you continue using whatever computer/phone/tablet you are logging in with.

[@PeteMachini6732]

@@JordanMSchroeder Thank you for the Info! Have a great day!