MFA is another layer of online security that requires you to verify you are who you say you are. This additional security measure helps protect students’ and the college’s data. There are several MFA options available. Some require use a mobile device that you always have with you.
MFA Options and Set-up Guides
Options requiring a mobile device, such as a cell phone, you keep with you:
- Push Notifications – This option uses an app, called RapidIdentity, which is downloaded to your mobile device. Each time you log into the MyESCC portal, a notification will appear on your mobile device, asking you to approve or deny access to the portal. See the tutorial.
- SMS – This options sends SMS (texts) to your mobile device. Each time you log into the MyESCC portal, you’ll receive a text with a code you’ll need to enter as part of your portal login. See the tutorial.
- Google Authenticator – This option is set up with your mobile device and creates a unique time-based one-time passcode (TOTP). Each time you log into the MyESCC portal, Google Authenticator will create a new TOTP that you will need to enter as part of your portal login. See the tutorial.
- Additional options for MFA may be found on the Virginia Community College’s support page.