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- Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)
Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) adds a security layer to protect UFV computer accounts.
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- Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)
Employees and students new to UFV will be prompted complete this combined registration, which offers two benefits: SSPR (self service password reset), and MFA (multi-factor authentication).
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- Cybersecurity
- Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)
How multi-factor authentication (MFA) is used to secure your UFV account.
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- Cybersecurity
- Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)
The Microsoft Authenticator app helps you sign in to your accounts when you're using multi-factor authentication (MFA). The Authenticator App works without cell service, and it's free on iOS and Android devices.
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- Email Security
Frequently asked questions and resources about email security at UFV to help you connect to important UFV announcements, collaborate with UFV community members, and sign on to UFV services.
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- Email Security
If you receive a suspicious email, forward it to phishreport@ufv.ca and we will investigate.
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- Device Security
UFV employee and lab computers are protected by CrowdStrike antivirus using the Falcon Sensor. Read more to find out how it works to protect our systems, and what it looks like.
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- Cybersecurity
- Account Security
You may encounter 'Website is Blocked' or 'Malware and Phishing' when visiting a website.This means the site has been identified as malicious or contains other threats. If you believe a website has been falsely blocked, you can contact the IT Service Desk.
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- Cybersecurity
- Account Security
To better protect your account, you might be asked to prove your identity if your account activity or sign-ins are found to be suspicious. You can dismiss these messages by passing a multi-factor authentication (MFA) prompt, and in some cases, you may be required to reset your password.
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- Device Security
How to mark a web site blocked by UBlock browser extension as trusted
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- Cybersecurity
- Account Security
Create strong passwords, passphrases, and use a password manager to organize and secure your accounts.
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- Cybersecurity
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- Cybersecurity
- Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)
If you don't have access to your MFA method (e.g. lost phone, traveling), we can generate a temporary access pass for you to use instead.
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- Cybersecurity
- Device Security
Bitlocker-To-Go allows you to encrypt an external drive (e.g. USB), securing the data on it from unauthorized access.
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- Cybersecurity
- Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)
How to check fi you are registered for MFA, and what to do if you lose access to your MFA verification methods (e.g., lost phone).