Can I turn off 2 Factor Authentication (MFA)?
In a single word, No.
As
part of a new Cyber-Security mandate passed by the ACCS board in late
2020, MFA, or 2 factor authentication, cannot be turned off or opted out
of as it is a requirement. It is also a large part of Jeff State's
Cyber-Security Insurance policy enacted to protect our systems from
hackers as well as keeping your information safe and secure.
The following pdf contains the digital security policies for all of Alabama's institutions.
Setting it up is as simple as putting a phone number in that our system can call or text a number to for you to enter into a field proving that it is you. You also have the ability to add a secondary phone or use an authenticator app.
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