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Multi-Factor Authentication - Using MFA

Multi-factor authentication is used as an additional layer of security to protect the confidentiality of private data. All NDSU students, faculty and staff are responsible for protecting private and restricted data, including data subject to export control regulations, FERPA, PCI and other pertinent state and federal laws and industry regulations.

Using Multi-factor Authentication 

Do not approve DUO prompt if you are not currently expecting one. If you receive a DUO prompt that you did not initiate, deny the prompt and mark it as fraud. Change your password for all accounts that use that password. For instructions on resetting your Bison Login and NDUS passwords, visit https://kb.ndsu.edu/104555. If you have any questions, please contact the IT Help Desk at 701-231-8685.

Remember Me Option 

You can choose to reduce the need to MFA if you select the checkbox that says "Remember Me for 30 Days" (or for 10 hours in PeopleSoft applications or 60 days in Office365). This will work if you sign in to the same device and browser regularly. If you use a public device, do not choose this option. Managed computers on campus (including instructor workstations in classrooms) are reset every night, so this option will not work. 

Supported Devices and Options 

Devices

The currently supported devices include iPhone, iPad, Android, BlackBerry, Windows Phone, other cell phones and landlines, and USB tokens which can be purchased through the Bookstore. 

Send Me a Push

Pushes a login request to a user's phone or tablet (if Duo Mobile is installed and activated on an iPhone, Android, or BlackBerry device). Just review the request and tap Approve to log in. 

Call Me

Authenticate via phone callback. The caller will be prompted to press "5" to approve the login. 

Enter a Passcode

Log in using a passcode, generated from the Duo Mobile App or a token. 

USB Tokens (Security Key)

Authenticates when a user touches the configured USB token. This option requires purchasing a USB token which are available from the NDSU Bookstore. For inquiries, please visit the bookstore in person or give them a call (1-800-428-8309).

Code Generating Tokens

Device generates a code that can be entered when prompted for second factor. This option requires purchasing a token from the NDSU Bookstore and assistance from the IT Help Desk. For inquiries, please visit the bookstore in person or give them a call (1-800-428-8309).


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Doc ID:
99750
Owned by:
NDSU Help Desk in NDSU IT Knowledge Base
Created:
2020-03-30
Updated:
2024-04-15
Sites:
NDSU IT Knowledge Base