What is Multifactor Authentication (MFA)?

Multifactor authentication (MFA) is an additional layer of security added to the authentication process. The purpose of MFA is to ensure you are the only person who can access your account, even if someone knows your password. At TTU, MFA is required to access certain high-security resources.

Overview of Microsoft MFA

To better protect against increasing threats to critical systems and data in higher education, the TTU IT Division will begin to implement Microsoft MFA for select applications and services. The TTU IT Division has been using Microsoft MFA internally and found it an easy and effective tool for protecting information resources.

How MFA changes the sign-in experience

1. When signing in to an application that is protected by MFA, you will still enter your eRaider username and password into the existing, approved web pages. Once you have signed in, Microsoft MFA will require you to complete a method of second-factor authentication, typically by approving the sign-in through an app on your phone.
2. MFA will not replace or require you to change your eRaider username and password. eRaider password changes will continue to be managed by the eRaider Account Management System. Think of MFA as a layer of security added to your existing eRaider account.
3. Over time, most applications and web services at TTU will use Microsoft MFA for enhanced security. Microsoft MFA will eventually replace the legacy text/phone call code verifications that we currently use for MFA.

What is next?

TTU uses MFA on the TTUnet VPN service. If you are a current VPN user, you can set up Microsoft MFA now so that you are prepared when you need to access VPN. If you need VPN service, complete the request form.

 

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