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What Is Two-Factor Authentication?
Authentication can be based on what you know, such as a password or a PIN, what you have, such as a LincPass, or what you are, such as biometric data (like a fingerprint). “Two-factor authentication” means using a two of these authentication methods (LincPass + PIN) to increase the assurance that you are authorized to access USDA systems. USDA is implementing two-factor authentication for laptops first because of the inherent security risks in mobile computers, to make it more difficult for unauthorized persons to use a “found” laptop to access USDA systems. Getting Started To achieve Two-Factor authentication you will require your LincPass. The computer you are using must have a card reader and the activClient software installed. Finally, your agency’s network must be "HSPD-12 enabled". Once these requirements are met you will no longer have to type in your user ID and password to authenticate. You will simply insert your LincPass card into the reader and enter your PIN. You have now two-factor authenticated. Below you will find documents to assist you in this process.
Download these PDF documents for reference or to print your own Two-Factor Authentication flyers:
** These links are internal USDA links and can only be accessed from USDA networks.
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