Is it effective in stopping accounts being compromised? Seemingly so. Why opt for this over SMS two-factor? Well, not only does the USB option remove the need to get that SMS each and every time you login, it also will work when you don't have network signal, plus it can work across multiple websites. The Titan security key – along with other hardware approaches – moves the authentication method into the physical world. Typically, two-factor uses a SMS code sent to a mobile phone or an app that generates a separate login codes. Read more: The best password managers to keep your data safe in 2021 The principle of two-factor authentication adds an extra step to the login process, where a separate proof of identity is needed in addition to a password.
They act as a physical authentication tokens that prove you are who you say when you're trying to login. Both pieces of kit serve the same purpose. Costing £50, the Titan hardware set comes with two devices: a key-shaped USB stick and a Bluetooth key fob.
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