What role does FortiToken play in two-factor authentication?

FortiToken plays a vital role in two-factor authentication by generating a time-sensitive code that is used to verify a user's identity during the login process. This is a key component of two-factor authentication, which enhances security by requiring not only a username and password (the first factor) but also something that the user possesses (the second factor), which in this case is the code generated by FortiToken.

When a user attempts to log in, they will enter their username and password as usual. After that, they are prompted to enter the code generated by FortiToken. This code is created based on a specific algorithm, often tied to the time of day, which means that it is only valid for a limited period. This time-sensitive nature of the code ensures that even if someone obtains the user's credentials, they would still need the current FortiToken code to gain access, thereby significantly enhancing security.