--- title: What is Two Factor Authentication 2FA | Software Security description: Aeromark take software security and online safety seriously. In this article we explore what is Two Factor Authentication 2FA. image: https://www.aeromark.co.uk/hubfs/Website/Blog/Blog%20Featured%20images%203.jpg --- ![](https://www.aeromark.co.uk/hs-fs/hubfs/Website/Blog/Blog%20Featured%20images%203.jpg?width=1300&height=400&name=Blog%20Featured%20images%203.jpg) # The importance of staying secure online   **What is two-factor Authentication?** 2FA is an electronic authentication method in which a user is granted access to a website or application only after successfully presenting two or more pieces of evidence to an authentication mechanism. 2FA feature requires an authenticator app such as [Google](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.twofasapp&gl=US), [Microsoft](https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/security/mobile-authenticator-app) or [Authy](https://authy.com/download/) installed on a mobile device. After a one-off initial set-up via a QR code, users will need to authenticate once only during any 24-hour period. During this timeframe, re-authentication will only be required if moving to an alternative browser or IP address. **The importance of staying secure online.** According to the NSCS threats of cyber-attacks have been heightened since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, making data protection even more critical. Aeromark as a ****[ISO27001 company ](https://www.aeromark.co.uk/company/iso-information)**** is making 2FA available to our customers, in order to protect data. [Click here to find out more on NSCS advice](https://www.ncsc.gov.uk)   **About Aeromark** Aeromark Ltd has been at the forefront of Service and Asset management, Scheduling, Mobile App and GPS Tracking innovation since 1990. **Aeromark’s real-time [Service Management platform](https://www.aeromark.co.uk/the-platform)** transforms the efficiency of service-based businesses, delivering previously unattainable efficiency and customer experience improvements. 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