What is 2FA?

Two-factor authentication (2FA) offers a second layer of security to help protect an account from brute force, phishing, and social engineering attacks.

2FA requires an extra step for a user to prove their identity, which reduces the chance of a bad actor gaining access to their account or data. And since notifications are sent to verify the initial authentication via username and passwords, it also gives users and business the ability to monitor for potential indicators of a compromise.

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Keeping websites and applications secure starts with knowing which vulnerabilities exist, how severe they are, and whether they affect your stack. That’s exactly where the CVE program shines. Below, we’ll cover some CVE fundamentals, including what they are, how to search and understand the data, and how to translate this information into actionable steps.

Introduction to the CVE database
So, what is CVE?

CVE stands for Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures, a community-driven program that assigns unique identifiers to publicly known vulnerabilities.

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