multi-factor authentication

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Oracle Cloud to require multifactor authentication beginning Nov. 11

Oct. 24, 2020—Oracle Cloud will begin requiring multi-factor authentication on Nov. 11. MFA provides an additional layer of security for users logging in to a secure environment.

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Microsoft Office 365 online applications protected by multi-factor authentication beginning April 22

Apr. 16, 2020—As the Vanderbilt community continues to engage in new modes of online collaboration for remote teaching, learning and work, it is essential that we boost our cybersecurity posture to protect Vanderbilt systems and data. Multi-factor authentication is one of the best ways to protect our systems from cyberattacks.