A company's mobile workforce requires a method of authentication that significantly reduces the likelihood of unauthorized access in the event of credential theft. Which of the following types of authentication factors is the BEST to implement to meet this requirement?
Biometric authentication is tied to individual physiological characteristics, making it a more secure option compared to other authentication methods. It is something an individual 'is' and is, therefore, less susceptible to being stolen or replicated. Establishing biometric controls such as fingerprint scanners or facial recognition provides a higher level of assurance that access is being granted to the authenticated user. Token-based methods, although secure, can still be vulnerable if the physical token is lost or stolen. One-time codes sent over widely used message protocols, despite their convenience, can be intercepted or redirected by attackers. Using the physical location of the user as an authentication factor is not as secure on its own, as it does not directly verify the user's identity.
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