MFA

1. Multi-Factor Authentication

2. Setting Up MFA
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Define and Understand
MFA
Manager Takeaways
OBJECTIVES
FAQ and Other
Questions

3. What is MFA?
 MFA stands for Multi-Factor Authentication
 It’s an additional layer of security to protect
accounts from malicious parties.

4. Why MFA?
 Information is a companies biggest asset
 Secures and protection for our accounts
 Stops the spread of malicious/spam emails
internally and externally

5. When?
 EDSI is enabling MFA on Thursday November 8th
 Users are required to setup MFA starting on Thursday
at 9am
 Every employee should have a calendar invite
– All information presented here are contained within the
invite

6. Text Message
 Most basic method
 Requires a phone
number with text
message capabilities
 You will receive a text
message when your
account is being used
from a new source and
for other events
Microsoft Authenticator App
 Most secure method
 Requires the download of
an app from the native
App store on your phone
 The app will send a push
notifications to your
phone
Two Ways for MFA

7. MFA Setup
 To choose which option you want, and to start the
MFA process, go to Office.com

8. After Setup
 MFA effects Microsoft only the following: Outlook,
Skype & Mobile Email.
 Once setup*, you will be prompted to enter a
password**
*The setup might take some time.
**Some programs want your new MFA (“app”) password,
others want your EDSI password. It will not be explicit, we
recommend trying both.

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Manager Takeaways
 Prep your team for November 8th
 Urge your teams to log into EDSIyou
and access the MFA Course
 Video and Written Tutorials
 MFA can be setup from any
computer or any mobile device
 Know the side effects of MFA after
setup:
– Outlook/Mobile E-mail won’t connect

10. Issues, Questions, Concerns
 Website: EDSIsolutions.Zendesk.com
 Email: support@EDSIsolutions.Zendesk.com

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Discussion

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