01-24-2023 05:03 AM
I have had a user ask, why should I have to use a MFA app for Jumpcloud, why can't they do it by text/sms message like Microsoft or Google?
What is the official answer?
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01-24-2023 05:03 PM - edited 01-24-2023 05:14 PM
Traditional MFA factors like SMS or Voice call OTP is not secure and prone to different kind of attacks like Phishing, SIM swap, Man in the middle, brute force etc. JumpCloud has made a conscious decision not to support SMS or Voice call for OTP considering the security risks. It is not mandatory to use Protect, users can use authenticator app of their choice like Google for TOTP. Programmable token or Security keys can also be used.
01-24-2023 05:03 PM - edited 01-24-2023 05:14 PM
Traditional MFA factors like SMS or Voice call OTP is not secure and prone to different kind of attacks like Phishing, SIM swap, Man in the middle, brute force etc. JumpCloud has made a conscious decision not to support SMS or Voice call for OTP considering the security risks. It is not mandatory to use Protect, users can use authenticator app of their choice like Google for TOTP. Programmable token or Security keys can also be used.
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