Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) for NVCC.edu Enhancements Have Begun

January 26, 2023 / Tech Notes & Training

Multi-factor authentication (MFA) is a way of verifying that the people logging into NOVA’s systems are indeed the people we think they are. In these times when malicious and phishing email attacks are a daily occurrence, MFA provides a way to limit the number and impact of these attacks and to help ensure that only authorized users are accessing our systems. MFA is required to access your @NVCC.edu email, NOVAnet, the Office 365 suite and more*.

Enhancements effective January 25 to help keep your NOVA accounts safe include:

User ID confirmation
App Content
Location, i.e., Where the MFA request is coming from (city, state, country)
Number Matching
Fraud Alerts

Throughout the day, the roll-out will sync to your account. If you need assistance with configuring MFA on your mobile device or need assistance with the new MFA process, please contact the IT Help Desk at ITHelpdesk@nvcc.edu or 703-426-4141.

*NVCC MFA is separate from VCCS MFA which uses Rapid Identity.

Submitted by:
Mike Eaton, IT-Enterprise, MEaton@nvcc.edu