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      <journal-id journal-id-type="publisher">journal-of-discrete-mathematical-sciences-and-cryptography</journal-id>
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        <journal-title>Journal of Discrete Mathematical Sciences and Cryptography</journal-title>
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      <issn publication-format="electronic">2169-0065</issn>
      <issn publication-format="print">0972-0529</issn>
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        <publisher-name>Taru Publications</publisher-name>
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      <article-id pub-id-type="doi">10.47974/JDMSC-1958</article-id>
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        <article-title>Implementing multi-factor authentication (MFA) for robust network access security</article-title>
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          <name>
            <surname>De</surname>
            <given-names>Indrajit</given-names>
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          <aff>Department of Computer Science and Engineering (AIML and CSBS), Institute of Engineering and Management, Kolkata, India</aff>
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          <name>
            <surname>Agarwal</surname>
            <given-names>Ambuj Kumar</given-names>
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          <aff>Department of Computer Science and Engineering, Sharda School of Engineering and Technology, Sharda University, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India</aff>
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          <name>
            <surname>Bhushan</surname>
            <given-names>Bharat</given-names>
          </name>
          <aff>School of Engineering and Technology, Sharda University, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India</aff>
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        <contrib contrib-type="author">
          <name>
            <surname>Kalnawat</surname>
            <given-names>Aarti</given-names>
          </name>
          <aff>Symbiosis Law School, Nagpur Campus, Symbiosis International (Deemed University), Pune, Maharashtra, India</aff>
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        <contrib contrib-type="author">
          <name>
            <surname>Mathurkar</surname>
            <given-names>Piyush</given-names>
          </name>
          <aff>Department of Electronics and Tele-Communication Engineering, Vishwakarma Institute of Information Technology, Pune, Maharashtra, India</aff>
        </contrib>
        <contrib contrib-type="author">
          <name>
            <surname>Garg</surname>
            <given-names>Amit</given-names>
          </name>
          <aff>Department of Computer Science and Engineering, Manipal University, Jaipur, Rajasthan, India</aff>
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      </contrib-group>
      <volume>27</volume>
      <issue>2-B</issue>
      <fpage>821</fpage>
      <lpage>832</lpage>
      <pub-date date-type="pub">
        <day>12</day>
        <month>04</month>
        <year>2024</year>
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        <p>In a world that is becoming more and more digital, Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) is essential for making network access safer. The purpose of this study is to suggest a way to adopt MFA that will make network systems more resistant to cyber risks and illegal access. Adding different types of authentication, like passwords, fingerprints, smart cards, and one-time codes, is the first part of the suggested approach. By making users prove their identity in more than one way, the system adds more layers of protection, making it less likely that someone will get in without permission, even if one of the factors is broken. In addition, the application stresses how important it is to have a strong method for verifying identities. This includes making sure users are who they say they are by using personal data, like fingerprints or face recognition, which are hard to fake or copy. The system also has flexible authentication features that change the amount of authentication needed based on things like the user’s position, the device they’re using, and how they usually behave. This flexible method improves the user experience by reducing the hassle of identification while still meeting high security standards. Furthermore, the application includes full logs and tracking tools to quickly find and stop any shady actions. By constantly watching tries at authentication and how users act, the system can spot possible security holes and take steps to reduce risks.</p>
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