They need to type that number into the app to complete the approval. When a user responds to an MFA push notification using the Authenticator app, they'll be presented with a number. This is UCL’s recommended verification method.
As a minimum, you will need either an iOS, Android device or a telephone/mobile phone. You will have the following options mobile phone application, phone call and text message to use as your authentication method. We encourage everyone to register for multiple method. Once MFA has been enabled on your account you will need to enrol for MFA and configure your authentication preference. Video overview MediaCentral Widget Placeholder How-to guides If you have accessibility requirements, please email contacting us please ensure you supply your UCL userID and a contact phone number. The implementation of MFA means that an extra authentication step may be required when accessing Office365 applications. This will add a safe and secure two-step verification method to your online credentials from a range of authentication options (such as phone call, text message, or mobile app notification) to access your applications. What do I need to do?Īll members of staff (staff, associate staff and honorary), students and alumni are required to register for MFA. MFA is being implemented to provide an extra layer of protection for Office365 and all services that use Azure AD for authentication. Which services will be protected with MFA? The heightened public awareness of UCL's researchers work in response to COVID-19, and the fact that most work is being carried out online means there is a greater threat of attack of those individuals email and online data, which could lead to data breaches and alien system access and threats to our security.
The university holds a large quantity of personal data, of both staff and students, as well as storing confidential research data with commercial value, which an industry-standard technology such as MFA helps protect. Once set up, it is easy to use and provides increased protection against cyber-attacks. MFA (multi-factor authentication) provides an additional layer of security on top of your username and password when you access university resources online. Information and guidance for staff, students and alumni registering for MFA.
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