Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) using OpenOTP

This guide is for security-aware individuals who wish to learn the theory behind user- based two-factor (or multifactor) authentication systems, also known as 2FA. Here we will discuss how 2FA systems work, and how to implement 2FA into a small, virtualized environment for testing purposes. By...

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Colin Gordon

July 17, 2015

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