Category: Security

Multi-factor authentication

Overview Authentication is the process of verifying that a user’s identity is genuine. Multi-factor authentication (MFA) is a simple, multi-step process that adds an additional layer of security to a login process. MFA is also called two-factor authentication (2FA). While MFA adds a step to your login process, it is a minor inconvenience that helps … Continued

How (and why) to test the general health of your government website

There are a number of factors that go into ensuring your website meets general digital government standards and provides a great user experience for the communities you serve. If you are unfamiliar with foundational standards, there are a few tools you can use to test whether your website meets these or needs upgrading. Core areas There … Continued

HTTPS and government websites

Protecting user privacy is an important aspect and duty of any public service organization, and Hypertext Transfer Protocol Secure (HTTPS) is a fundamental component of online digital government security. HTTPS HTTPS is web security protocol or security certificate that validates and ensures privacy protections are adhered to. As the U.S. federal government states, HTTPS guarantees: … Continued

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