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A client is planning to rollout multi-factor authentication (MFA) to its internal employees and wants to understand which authentication and verification methods meet the Salesforce criteria for secure authentication.
Which three functions meet the Salesforce criteria for secure mfa?
Choose 3 answers
Suggested Answer: C
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37 comments · newest first
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Luis
11 months ago
Not sure about SMS passcodes, they can be intercepted.
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Stanton
11 months ago
Totally agree with A and B, but C is the best!
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Kerry
12 months ago
Wait, is Lightning Login really secure enough?
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Elli
12 months ago
I think D is also a good option, though.
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Makeda
1 year ago
A + B + C are solid choices for MFA!
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Edda
1 year ago
Lightning Login sounds familiar, but I’m not confident if it meets the secure authentication standards we discussed in class.
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Selma
1 year ago
I practiced a similar question where third-party single sign-on was one of the options, and I think it fits the criteria for secure MFA.
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Rosita
1 year ago
I think the security key option is definitely a valid method, but I can't recall if it was specifically highlighted for Salesforce.
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Louvenia
1 year ago
I remember that SMS passcodes were often mentioned in our study materials, but I'm not entirely sure if they're still considered secure enough.
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Stephaine
1 year ago
Hmm, I'm a little unsure about certificate-based authentication and Lightning Login. I don't recall those being mentioned as Salesforce-approved MFA methods, so I'll skip those.
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Elfrieda
1 year ago
Okay, let's see here. Username and password plus SMS passcode, security key, or third-party single sign-on with mobile authenticator app - those all sound like they could meet the criteria. I'll mark those.
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Carline
1 year ago
This question seems straightforward, but I want to make sure I understand the Salesforce criteria for secure MFA. I'll review the options carefully.
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Ricarda
1 year ago
This is a straightforward question. The key is understanding what Salesforce considers secure MFA. The options with multiple factors like username/password plus SMS or security key are the clear winners here.
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Iesha
1 year ago
Packet Mirroring seems like the obvious choice here. It's designed for in-depth network traffic analysis, which is exactly what the question is asking for.
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Jenise
1 year ago
I've seen a lot of these email marketing questions before. I think the key is to focus on targeted, personalized content.
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Cyndy
1 year ago
I heard Salesforce is working on a new 'Tap-to-Authenticate' feature where you just high-five your co-worker to log in. Totally secure, no doubt.
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Gwen
1 year ago
C) Third-party single sign-on with Mobile Authenticator app
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Irene
1 year ago
C) Third-party single sign-on with Mobile Authenticator app
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Donte
1 year ago
B) Username and password + security key
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Thea
1 year ago
B) Username and password + secunty key
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Dorinda
1 year ago
A) username and password + SMS passcode
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Mike
1 year ago
A) username and password + SMS passcode
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Yvonne
2 years ago
Username and password plus SMS passcode? That's like using a flip phone to secure Fort Knox. Gotta step up your game, Salesforce.
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Delsie
1 year ago
C) Third-party single sign-on with Mobile Authenticator app
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Pete
1 year ago
B) Username and password + security key
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Dahlia
1 year ago
A) username and password + SMS passcode
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Clay
2 years ago
Lightning Login? Is that some kind of superhero authentication method? Sounds like a trick answer to me.
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Judy
1 year ago
C) Third-party single sign-on with Mobile Authenticator app
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Bambi
1 year ago
B) Username and password + secunty key
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Ocie
2 years ago
A) username and password + SMS passcode
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Bulah
2 years ago
I'm pretty sure SMS passcodes don't meet Salesforce's criteria for secure MFA. I mean, come on, those can be easily intercepted these days.
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Demetra
1 year ago
B) Username and password + secunty key
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Gladys
1 year ago
A) username and password + SMS passcode
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Vivan
2 years ago
I'm not sure about C and D. They seem a bit too complex for our employees to use on a daily basis.
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Odelia
2 years ago
The correct answers are B, C, and D. Salesforce's criteria for secure MFA include using a security key, third-party single sign-on with a mobile authenticator app, and certificate-based authentication.
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Johanna
2 years ago
I agree with Lindsey. A, B, and E provide a good balance of security and usability for employees.
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Lindsey
2 years ago
I think A, B, and E meet the criteria because they involve multiple factors for authentication.