Understand MFA Options in Oracle Identity Cloud Service
The MFA feature in Oracle Identity Cloud Service enables the customer to add an extra security step to the authentication process. There are four possible factors and a backup method that can be enabled.
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Security Questions:
Users are prompted during the sign-in process to correctly answer a defined number of security questions to verify their identity.
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Mobile Authenticator Application:
Users generate an OTP on the OMA App on their device that must be used during log in.
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Text Message (SMS):
Users receive a temporary passcode as a text message (SMS) on their device that must be used during log in.
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Email:
Users receive an email message that contains a temporary passcode that must be used during log in.
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Bypass Code:
Oracle Identity Cloud Service also enables users to generate a bypass code, which can be used as a backup method when users have forgotten the answers for the security questions, don’t have a mobile phone, or can’t access their email.