Protect your account!
Relying on a password exposes a weakness for any account out there (Banking, Payroll, online shopping, etc.). That’s why Technology Services advocated setting up 2-Factor Authentication (2FA) as an added protection to critical services provided by the university, starting with NESSIE.
2FA provides better account protection than merely using a password. 2FA is an authentication method that will allow you to register mobile devices, send yourself a text message, or receive a call on a landline to finish logging into an application. If your password is stolen or compromised, having 2FA set up will require the thief to also have possession of your phone in order to access your account. Merely having your password will not be enough for them to change your Direct Deposit information.
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