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MFA: What is Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)?

  1. Knowledge Base
  2. Information Security
Overview Multi-factor authentication (MFA) is a method of verifying who you are that requires the use of more than just a username (or email address) and password. Using MFA for Office 365, you

MFA: Number Matching

  1. Knowledge Base
  2. Information Security
mfa ... The Microsoft Authenticator will prompt you to enter a number displayed on the sign-in screen when approving an MFA request in Microsoft Authenticator. This new experience further protects you from

MFA: Chromebook Authentication

  1. Knowledge Base
  2. Information Security
This article explains the integration of Single Sign-On (SSO) and Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) for Chromebook users at the university. This process enhances security for both employees and

MFA: How to Change Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) Default Method

  1. Knowledge Base
  2. Information Security
mfa ... If your account is configured for multi-factor authentication (MFA) using Microsoft Authenticator app and you would like to change default MFA method to SMS text (or vice versa), you can simply sign

MFA: How to Add a YubiKey or FIDO Key as an MFA Method (Chromebook)

  1. Knowledge Base
  2. Information Security
These are instructions on how to add a YubiKey (5C NFC) security key as a multi-factor authentication (MFA) method to your account.  You will need a device which has a USB-C port in order to complete

MFA: How to Re-configure Multi-Factor (MFA) with a New Phone

  1. Knowledge Base
  2. Information Security
If your account is configured for multi-factor authentication (MFA) and you have a new phone, you may or may not have to do anything depending on the applicable scenario below.  These scenarios

MFA (Multi-Factor Authentication)

  1. Services
  2. Information Technology
  3. Information Security
mfa ... Overview: Multi-factor authentication (MFA) is a method used to provide increased security for usernames and passwords.  BSU requires usernames to be verified by a second method on a personal

MFA: How to Add a YubiKey or FIDO Key as an MFA Method (Windows 11)

  1. Knowledge Base
  2. Information Security
These are instructions on how to add a YubiKey (5C NFC) security key as a multi-factor authentication (MFA) method to your account.  You will need a device which has a USB-C port in order to complete

MFA: Change default sign-in method

  1. Knowledge Base
  2. Information Security
Periodically you may need to update your information or change your default sign-in method.  To change your default sign-in method, navigate to the URL https://mysignins.microsoft.com/security-info

MFA: Frequently Asked Questions and Troubleshooting

  1. Knowledge Base
  2. Information Security
This Knowledge Base article will be used to document a running list of issues that the IT Division has seen or experienced with MFA or Multi-factor Authentication. For information regarding MFA

MFA: How to Enroll in Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) Using Microsoft Authenticator App (Existing Users)

  1. Knowledge Base
  2. Information Security
mfa ... The following steps will guide you through enabling multi-factor authentication (MFA) on your BSU account using the Microsoft Authenticator app on your smartphone. During the configuration, you will

MFA: How to Reset a YubiKey or Security Key

  1. Knowledge Base
  2. Information Security
These are instructions to reset a YubiKey security key to factory defaults.  These were written using Windows 11. If you've entered the wrong PIN too many times while trying to sign in with your

MFA: How to Remember My Device and Don't Ask Again for 90 Days

  1. Knowledge Base
  2. Information Security
If you are getting multiple requests throughout the day to approve your sign-ins via phone call, SMS text, or authenticator app, a setting in your browser might be causing this.  The setting to clear

MFA: How to Update Multi-factor Authentication Method with a Temporary Access Pass (TAP)

  1. Knowledge Base
  2. Information Security
When you lose your phone or purchase a new one, a BSU support team member may give you a temporary access pass (TAP) to bypass multi-factor authentication (MFA) so you can temporarily access your

MFA: How to Configure Multi-Factor Authentication Using Authenticator App or SMS Text (New Users)

  1. Knowledge Base
  2. Information Security
multi-factor authentication or MFA. MFA is a way to validate who you are with something you know (your password) and something you have (your phone). You are not required to provide additional security