What does FortiToken generate for enhanced security?

FortiToken generates time-sensitive one-time passwords (OTPs) as part of its enhanced security features. This mechanism is designed to provide an additional layer of authentication, known as two-factor authentication (2FA). When logging into a system or application, users first enter their username and password, and then they must provide the OTP generated by their FortiToken device or app.

These OTPs are only valid for a short window of time, typically around 30 to 60 seconds, enhancing security by ensuring that even if a password is compromised, the OTP must still be provided to gain access. This time-sensitive nature of the passwords makes it exceedingly difficult for an unauthorized user to exploit stolen credentials, as they would also need access to the OTP at the moment of login.

Other options, while relevant to security, do not specifically represent the primary function of FortiToken. Random usernames, encryption keys, and backup access codes do not align with FortiToken's core capability of generating time-sensitive one-time passwords that are central to the operation of secure, two-factor authentication systems.