Who this book is for

The target audience for this book includes the following:

• IT professionals: System administrators, network administrators, security engineers, and other IT staff responsible for implementing and maintaining secure authentication systems would benefit from a comprehensive understanding of MFA
• Cybersecurity experts: Professionals working in the cybersecurity field, including security consultants, researchers, and analysts, would find the book valuable to deepen their knowledge of MFA and stay current on best practices for protecting sensitive data and systems
• Developers: Software developers and engineers who build applications requiring secure authentication mechanisms can benefit from understanding MFA, its best practices, and how to integrate it into their applications effectively
• Business decision-makers: Executives, managers, and business owners responsible for the security of their organization’s data and infrastructure can use the book to learn about MFA and make informed decisions regarding its implementation

Some chapters include examples of SaaS applications built using SDKs for the different authentication products. Although detailed instructions for building and deploying the applications are covered in the book, having a foundation in programming will make it easier for readers to grasp the content and apply the knowledge to their own projects.