Configuring Centrify to use the Google Authenticator to satisfy MFA challenges is a good way to give users another authentication factor. The set up is easy for end users once all of the policies are configured from an Centrify Identity Platform Administrator.

This article is a multipart series. The first part explains what MFA is and the benefits of implementing MFA, especially with a service like Centrify Identity Service. Follow on articles will go through the process of setting up MFA through the Centrify Identity Service.