We value your privacy and the protection of your identity. Traditional password-only sign-on requirements provide minimal security since they are static and easy to steal, break, or crack. Multi-Factor Authentication provides added security against identity theft, phishing, spyware, and other online scams. Multi-Factor Authentication provides an enhanced method for validating the identity of a person using online products and services. By providing another way for you to verify who you are when signing on, Dean Bank gives your financial information an added layer of security. This is for your own protection.