Level 4: Always enable multi-factor authentication.

Welcome to Week 4! Multi-factor authentication (MFA) is a security measure that requires anyone logging into an account to navigate a two-step process to prove their identity — usually via a push notification; think of MFA as a sequel to a password. Remember: two factors are better than one.

How it works: When logging into your account, you first provide your password or passphrase. Next, you will provide an extra way of proving that you’re you; this is typically done through:

• An extra personal identification number (PIN)
• An extra security question like, “What’s your favorite pet’s name?”
• An additional code, either emailed or texted
• A biometric identifier like facial recognition or a fingerprint
• A unique number generated by an “Authenticator App”
• A secure token is a separate piece of hardware (like a key fob that holds information) that verifies a person’s identity with a database or system

Look for this week’s Secure Your Screen poster on bulletin boards around campus.

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