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What is Duo Security?
Duo Security is a company that provides a cloud-based software service that utilizes two-factor authentication to ensure secure access to services and data.
What is two-factor authentication?
Two-factor authentication provides a second layer of security to any type of login. By requiring two different channels of authentication, we can protect user logins from remote attacks that may exploit stolen usernames and passwords.
The factors may include:
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Something you have:
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Why do we need two-factor authentication?
Login credentials are more valuable than ever and are increasingly easy to compromise. Over 90% of breaches today involve compromised usernames and passwords. Two-factor authentication enhances the security of your account by using a secondary device to verify your identity. This prevents anyone but you from accessing your account, even if they know your password.
How will Duo change my login experience?
When logging in to an FHSU application protected by Duo, you will still enter your TigerNetID username and password. After inputting your login information, Duo requires you to complete a method of second-factor authentication. Duo does not replace or require you to change your TigerNetID username and password . Think of Duo as an extra layer of security added to your pre-existing login method.
Who is affected?
Currently employed faculty, FHSU Online faculty, adjunct faculty, and staff are required to use two-factor authentication with Duo Security.
Student employees and graduate assistants with student employee TigerNetIDs (username ends in .se) will be required to use Duo Security with their .se account beginning in Fall 2019. It is highly recommended that all student employees and graduate assistants also register their regular student TigerNetID for Duo Security.
Students may begin enrolling in Duo Security in Fall 2019. Duo Security is optional, but highly recommended, for all current students.
Retired employees, volunteers, and employees who do not use a computer in their job functions are not required to use Duo Security.