2FA vs. MFA: What’s the difference and which is more secure?

The article argues that enabling two-factor authentication (2FA) for SSH access to ADSelfService Plus is crucial for securing privileged access and preventing unauthorized modifications to the system. Without SSH 2FA, attackers gaining access through vulnerabilities can easily compromise the entire ADSelfService Plus installation and potentially the Active Directory environment it manages. Implementing 2FA significantly strengthens security by adding an extra layer of verification beyond just passwords.