Duo: About MFA at DSU

• Why do I need to install DUO on my smartphone?

This article will help you understand what Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) is, where you’ll find it at DSU, and how it’s used.

 Duo Multi-factor authentication (MFA) strengthens access security by requiring two methods (also referred to as factors) to verify your identity.

These factors can include:

• something you know (like a username and password);
• something you have (like a smartphone app or hardware token);
• MFA protects against phishing, social engineering, and password brute-force attacks and secures your logins from attackers exploiting weak or stolen credentials.

The following sites and applications are secured with Duo MFA:

• DSU Support Site (TDX) (support.dsu.edu)

• Office 365 (portal.office.com)

• Zoom (dsu.zoom.us)

• TrojanConnect (dsu.campus.eab.com)

• Handshake (dsu.joinhandshake.com)

• Google Apps for Education (classroom.google.com)

• Blackboard Transact Mobile eAccounts (sdeast-sp.blackboard.com/DSU)

• LinkedIn Learning (www.linkedin.com/learning)

• DSU Webmail (webmail.dsu.edu)

• D2L (d2l.sdbor.edu)

DSU supports several options for Duo MFA:

Duo mobile app on any Android or iOS Device, including tablets

• Duo Push is the recommended method
• Mobile Passcodes are useful when your mobile device is not connected to a network

Hardware tokens

• Duo Hardware Tokens available for purchase at the Support Desk

DSU does not support SMS passcodes as a factor for Duo MFA as SIM Swap attacks could allow attackers to gain access to your account.