Duo Two-Factor Authentication (for University employees)
Overview
Shippensburg University is implementing two-factor authentication for some systems in order to better protect university systems and data.
Install and Manage Duo
Download the Duo Mobile app to your phone by tapping on the links below from your mobile device.
Manage your enrolled device using the self-service portal.
What is Duo, what is two-factor authentication, and why do we need it?
Watch this Shippensburg University Duo training video that offers an introduction to Duo, plus instructions for how to enroll your device or phone number.
Or, view this video to learn more.
Why do we need two-factor authentication?
Login credentials are more valuable than ever and are increasingly easy to compromise. Over 90% of breaches today involve compromised usernames and passwords.
Two-factor authentication enhances the security of your account by using a secondary device to verify your identity. This prevents anyone but you from accessing your account, even if they know your password.
How will Duo change my login experience?
When logging in to an application that is protected by Duo, you will still enter your username and password. After inputting your login information, Duo requires you to approve the login via a Duo Push notification to the Duo Mobile app, phone call or passcode.
Duo does not replace or require you to change your username and password. Think of Duo as a layer of security added to your pre-existing login method.
Why is Duo Security a better user experience?
Duo Security’s free mobile app, Duo Mobile, allows you to quickly and easily approve a second-factor authentication request on your smartphone via Duo Push. If you previously used a hardware token or passcode, your smartphone now replaces that. See an example of Duo Push in action.