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Multi-Factor Enrollmenr Required April 8th

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As we announced on January 25th, Marshall University Information Technology will be enabling Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) for all current students.  Our initial deadline was March 31st, but allowed ample time for student after returning from Spring Break to enroll for MFA.  Officially starting Monday, April 8th, 2019 all students will be REQUIRED to enroll for MFA.  When you log in to any service requiring MFA after Monday you will get a message similar to this:
 
‘Your organization requires more information…’ screen during your next logon.
 
 
Who does this affect?  All Marshall University students, faculty and staff will be able to use multi-factor authentication (MFA).
 
What does it affect?  Office 365 services – e.g. @live.marshall.edu email, OneDrive, Office 365 applications, etc. Faculty and Staff will currently be able to use enhanced protection with their Office 365 services like OneDrive.  Their access to Banner, Exchange e-mail, and remote access logons will be enabled in the near future.  A list of services and expected implementation dates are available on our website www.marshall.edu/mfa.
 
Why should I use multi-factor authentication?
It’s the right thing to do to protect student data (like financial aid) from being compromised as well as minimize disruption and abuse of campus technology resources.  Increasingly in the past year, cyber-criminals have targeted higher education institutions by using stolen credentials to file fraudulent tax returns, hijack employee direct-deposit transactions, and use institutional e-mail accounts to send an ever-changing stream of phishing scams.  Two-factor authentication minimizes this type of fraud as you are notified and required to verify logins to your account.
 
 
As most of you have witnessed, there is a marked increase in phishing scams, malicious software, and compromised passwords which pose an immediate risk to your privacy and the security of University data.  In response, the University is enabling multi-factor authentication to a number of key services that use the Marshall University Network (MUNet) logon account for single-sign-on.  Below are a list of frequently asked questions to help ease you into this transition.
 
How do I do it?
You can visit www.marshall.edu/mfa for step-by-step instructions.
How do I approve a sign-in request for 30 Days?
When you connect from off-campus, your device or application will still generate a MFA verification prompt, but you should be provided a check-box option to ‘[ ] Don’t ask again for 30 days’.  We recommend selecting this option only when using a trusted device; you should not select this when using a shared public computer.
What are the benefits?
MFA is essential to help safeguard access to critical systems or systems storing sensitive and research data.  MFA provides much stronger assurance that your information is only accessible to the intended people, and that MU’s systems and services remain highly available for students, faculty, and staff.

 

  • Helps you to Lock Down your Login!
  • Reduces the likelihood you’ll be the next victim.
  • Adds an additional layer of security to your account.
  • Even if your password is compromised they’ll need your second “factor” to get in.

 

 
When do I need to complete this by?
TODAY!  Contact our IT Service Desk (info below) if you need assistance.  Look for pop-up tables around campus in the next two weeks to help you too.
 
Where can I find additional information and access training?
Additional information can be found at www.marshall.edu/it/mfa and training sessions for groups can be scheduled by emailing it_training@marshall.edu. 
 
Additional info:  A recent change to the Marshall Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) system currently suppresses verification requests when you are connected via the campus network.  This change bypasses the need to verify your on-campus logons to MFA enabled services for the time being.h

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