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Glossary: MFA, Access Control and Passwords

TOTP (Time-based One-time Password)

Also written: TOTP, RFC 6238

An OTP made from a shared secret and the current time in 30-second windows. Nearly all authenticator apps use it.

Where the book teaches it

Related terms

HOTP (HMAC-based One-time Password)shared secretauthenticator app