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Beyond Go-Live: MFA Recap

September 3, 2025

TLDR (Too Long; Didn't Read)

Key points:

• Accessing Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­ systems, like Brightspace, now requires MFA which secures your account.
• 11,575 users enrolled with 117,000 successful logins. Duo Push is the top MFA method.
• To set up MFA or add a backup MFA method, login to and follow the prompts. For instructions, see  or .
• Over half of Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­ employees (50%) are still using Windows 10 — and time is running out. After October 14, 2025, Windows 10 will no longer receive security updates, putting your device and Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­ systems at risk. Devices running Windows 10 may be restricted from accessing the college network after the deadline. Act now to avoid disruptions: .

TLDR END

Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­’s campus-wide Duo Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) rollout is now complete. MFA is required for access to Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­ systems like Brightspace, ensuring stronger protection for accounts and data.

Why is Matters 

MFA significantly reduces the risk of account compromise by requiring more than just a password. This extra layer of security aligns Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­ with higher education, cybersecurity, and best practices while helping us build a safer, more resilient campus environment.

MFA by the Numbers

Since the implementation of MFA, we have reached the following milestones:

• 11,575 users enrolled (10,689 students and 886 employees)
• 117,000 successful MFA logins since launch
• Authentication Choice:
  • 43% Duo Push (recommended)
  • 41% phone call
  • 16% Other (platform authentication, hardware token, etc.)

Student & Staff Support

The Cybersecurity Team:

• Operated three mobile Tech Support stations from August 18–28 for AM and PM sessions, assisting with MFA and other tech issues.
• Worked with Library services to help successfully enroll over 90 La Vega dual credit students in MFA.

Help Desk Impact

Despite MFA being a major change, Duo-related issues made up only 22% of Help Desk tickets (540 out of 2,975).

Enrollment emails are no longer required. Log in to  and follow the on-screen prompts. You can also add a backup MFA method, in the Duo Devices portal, to avoid lockouts if your primary device is lost, replaced, or unavailable.

For detailed instructions, see: 

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MFA Project Summary

Your participation has made this rollout a success. By enrolling in MFA, you are protecting your own account while contributing to the security of our entire campus community. Together, we have taken a major step towards keeping Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­ secure, resilient, and ready for the future.

Additional MFA Resources:

• MFA Strategy and FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions)