Duo MFA | ITS News

Duo SMS Text and Phone Call Authentication Ends August 12 for Employees

Jul 30, 2025 | Duo MFA

Cybercriminals have intensified attacks on Duo authentication methods that rely on SMS and phone calls. These less secure options are vulnerable to SIM swapping, interception, and spoofing. Additionally, phishing kits readily available online allow attackers to...

Most Convenient Second Factor Options When Using Duo

May 17, 2022 | Duo MFA

Duo provides users with several “second factor” options to validate their identity and protect personal information when logging into University applications like Microsoft Outlook Mail. By far, the fastest, easiest and most convenient option is to receive...

Using the MyApps Page Will Soon Result in Fewer Duo Prompts

Feb 15, 2021 | Duo MFA, ITS Updates

By now, we’ve all gotten used to seeing Duo MFA prompts periodically when logging into a variety of university sponsored applications (i.e., Outlook Mail, Workday, etc.). For enhanced security purposes, prompts typically occur more frequently when outside the...

W&L’s FortiClient VPN Getting an Extra Layer of Protection with Duo

Feb 1, 2021 | Duo MFA, ITS Updates

Starting on Monday, February 8th, W&L network access through the FortiClient VPN will require that you confirm your login attempt using a Duo MFA prompt. It’s important to note that the set up required to connect Duo and FortiClient is a bit different than the Duo...

December 31st Announced as the Deadline for all Faculty to be Duo Enrolled

Sep 28, 2020 | Duo MFA

The move to Duo for W&L’s students, faculty and staff is nearly complete. As evidenced by the low number of ITS Helpdesk tickets, the transition has been smooth and easy for most. All undergraduate students and staff have successfully enrolled and many...

myVI Connected to Duo Enhances Application Security

Sep 3, 2020 | Duo MFA, ITS Updates

To further enhance the security of W&L’s virtual Infrastructure, myVI will be connected to Duo Multi-Factor Authentication starting on September 9, 2020. Employees and students currently enrolled in Duo will begin seeing a prompt to authenticate when logging...