Tag: Duo

Duo Verified Push Starts Today

Starting today, SMU requires a Verified Push from Duo Security when accessing the majority of SMU services protected with Duo multi-factor authentication (MFA).

Cisco Duo Logo (2 color)Malicious actors have taken advantage of push harassment and fatigue to exploit weaknesses in security features. To combat this nuisance, the new Verified Push requires you to enter a six-digit numeric code with any push notification. By using a verification code, we ensure only verified users can log in and reduce the chances of someone absent-mindedly accepting a push they did not request. The Verified Push will increase the protection of our MFA solution and help protect your accounts from unauthorized access. Continue reading Duo Verified Push Starts Today

Quick Tip: Trusting a Device in Duo

Cisco Duo Logo (2 color)With the upcoming introduction of Duo’s Verified Push to most SMU services using Duo, we’ve received some questions and concerns about having to enter a code each time you log in. Fortunately, there is an option that helps reduce the amount of times you have to enter a Verified Push code! Continue reading Quick Tip: Trusting a Device in Duo

Duo Verified Push Notifications Further Secure SMU Accounts

Cisco Duo Logo (2 color)With malicious actors continuing to get better at exploiting weaknesses in security features, SMU will soon require a Verified Push from Duo Security to increase the protection of our push-based multi-factor authentication (MFA) solution and protect your account from unauthorized access. Continue reading Duo Verified Push Notifications Further Secure SMU Accounts

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