Duo utilizes a function known as two-factor authentication—
a method that allows the user to confirm their identity using two parts. The
first part is when a user enters their username and password. The second part
of this system requires the user to use their smartphone.
Users must confirm their identity to access Banner
Self-Service in MySam and other administrative applications. Duo provides
multiple options for a user to confirm their identity. These options are via
text, phone call or by entering a six-digit passcode generated from a random
sequence of numbers.
IT@Sam said that a recent cyber-attack on several SHSU
employee accounts nearly succeeded in redirecting paychecks. After the
incident, IT@Sam concluded that relying on passwords would not be sufficient in
protecting employee accounts.
The only accounts that currently use the Duo two-factor
authentication are those of faculty, staff and student workers. The university
is currently in the process of evaluating and considering Duo two-factor
authentication for all students, according to Associate Director of
Communications Emily Binetti.
Aside from using Duo, IT@Sam recommends forwarding any
suspicious looking emails to [email protected]
to help combat phishing.
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