MFA - Resource

MULTI-FACTOR AUTHENTICATION - OKTA

Something you know, plus something you have.

Multi-factor authentication (MFA), also known as 2-factor or 2-step authentication, is an electronic authentication method in which a user is granted access to services (A website or application).
MFA works by requiring you to provide two or more verification methods to prove who you are for a successful authentication. You can protect your CSPD account with something you know - your password, and something you have - your personal device.
MFA plays an essential role in securing your CSPD account. By setting up MFA, this enables users to have a second layer of protection/encryption on their account. CSPD will be using the following methods for MFA:
- - Okta Verify App
  - (SMS) Text Message

CSPD uses Okta to provide SSO (Single Sign On) authentication to CSPD services via our Identity management (IDM), also known as identity and access management (IDAM) this ensures that the right users have the appropriate access to technology resources.
To learn more about our IDM system, please refer to the following Oscar page: https://oscarwiki.parra.catholic.edu.au/confluence/display/pss/Identity+and+Access+Management+Architecture

Download Okta Verify for your device and then follow the Setup Guide on how to setup MFA.
To use Okta Verify application, your device needs to meet the following requirements:
- - Apple iOS devices need to be iOS 16.0 or later.
  - Android Devices need to be at least Android 9.0 or later (With access to the Google Play Store)
  - Internet connection for setup of the application. If you do not have mobile reception after setup, you can still use the application in offline mode, refer to the FAQ for more information on this method.
  - If your device does not support the above requirements, please contact Enterprise Service Desk (esd@parra.catholic.edu.au) to discuss options with ICT.

Click here to go to the Instructions to setup MFA