Widely accepted across the world an SMS text message is a form of communication through a PC, phone or mobile device where a short text message can be delivered using standardized communication protocols. Short Message Services are also used during some multi-factor and two-factor authentication processes as an out-of-band authentication method known as “something you have”. Something you have refers to the device used to receive a one-time password transmission after traditional login.
See DynaPass Two-Factor Authentication
Related Terms:
- Out-of-Band Authentication
- Authentication Token
- Mobile Authentication
- One-Time Password (OTP)
- User Authentication
