Multi-factor authentication (MFA) adds a strong layer of protection to your login process by challenging you to validate you are you using a phone number you register and a device recognized as yours. Using MFA makes it more difficult for an identity thief to steal your personal information or access the university’s systems.
Duo Security will be your second proof of identification. To authenticate your login, MFA uses:
Something you know (your user name and password)
Something you have (your mobile device or landline phone)
Somewhere you are (on-campus vs. off-campus)