Contextual and risk-based multi-factor authentication

A system for contextual and risk-based multi-factor authentication, comprising:

• a computing device comprising a memory and a processor connected to a computer network;
• and
• a validation module comprising a plurality of programming instructions stored in the memory of, and operable on the processor of, the computing device, wherein the plurality of programming instructions, when operating on the processor, cause the computing device to:
• receive time series network traffic data;
• determine a context in which an attempted access to a resource is being made from the time series network traffic data;
• establish a required verification score for granting access to the resource based on the context;
• select a plurality of verification methods, wherein:
• each verification method is associated with a number of points;
• the successful completion of a verification method awards the number of points associated with that verification method;
• the total number of points available for successful completion of the plurality of verification methods is equal to or greater than the verification score;
• and
• at least one of the verification methods is a non-automated verification method requiring a manual input;
• wherein, when the number of points awarded is equal to or greater than the verification score, access to the resource is granted.