Sony is making a long-awaited effort to shore up security on the PlayStation Network — the company is planning to add two-factor authentication to the service, Sony confirmed to Polygon today.

"In order to further safeguard our users and their accounts, we are preparing to offer a 2-step verification feature," a Sony representative said.

The spokesperson did not offer a time frame at this point, saying only that "more details will be shared at a later date." Sony updated the PS3's firmware to version 4.80 yesterday, and users noticed that if they entered incorrect login information, the system mentioned two-step verification — which isn't currently available on PlayStation Network accounts. Those accounts are used on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 3, PlayStation Vita, the web, the PlayStation mobile app and the PlayStation Portable.

http://www.polygon.com/2016/4/20/11470660/psn-two-factor-authentication-playstation-network

Better late then never.

About damn time

I just hope Sony's approach isn't similar to Valve's: semi-forced (or even worse: forced). But if this is optional, this is great news!

Good news. Though, it took them long enough.

AWESOME news!!

Why not three?

What does this mean? Is it server security or just security in case someone flogs my console and tries to buy things?

What's the point of this? I think it'll just be an annoyance if it's not optional.

It makes it harder for someone to steal your information and buy stuff on your account. Not having it is actually a pretty big issue.