Two-factor authentication is an extra layer of security for your Selkirk College network identity designed to ensure that you're the only person who can access your account, even if someone knows your password.
The principle behind 2FA is that a user will have at least one pre-authorized device (e.g. your phone or security token) and a device (a computer). At any stage that the user would like to access a resource on a device (your neighbours computer) using their identity, they will need to supply a uniquely generated password code from the pre-authorized device.
Two-factor authentication (2FA) is an extra step added to the log-in process, such as a code sent to your phone, that helps verify your identity and prevent cybecriminals from accessing your private information.
Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) is sometimes called multiple factor authentication. 2FA adds one more step of authenticating your identity making it harder for an attacker to access your data. This drastically reduces the chances of fraud, data loss, or identity theft.
IT Services has enabled 2FA for select Selkirk College services including Zoom, Microsoft OneDrive, O365 email (via Outlook).
Users will be prompted for 2FA when sign in behaviour changes (signing in from a different location or a different computer) on a rolling 90 day period.
Logging in to any of these services with your @selkirk.ca email address will require 2FA.
- Try a different web browser when registering your Yubikey (Chrome works, Safari does not)
- Reboot your computer and try again
- Try a different USB port (USB ports on the back of your computer are typically better quality)
