To enhance information security and promote consistency across university network platforms, University Technology Services (UTS) will activate multi-factor authentication (MFA) for the use of Microsoft 365 suite of network applications, which include Teams, OneDrive and others. As with other MFA processes now in place at OU, the Microsoft 365 sign-in process will utilize Duo software.
This change will become effective on Wednesday, February 21, 2024. At this point, faculty, staff, shared and guest account users looking to use Microsoft apps via the network will be prompted to complete Duo authentication. In some cases, this may include use of applications including Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
Expansion of MFA sign-on processes provides an additional layer of security that protects both user accounts and the Oakland University network overall from being breached if user passwords are lost or stolen.
Campus community members are advised that no special configuration of individual machines or devices accessing the OU network will be required. The Duo MFA process will function exactly as it does when accessing other protected network services such as webmail.
Faculty and staff with any questions or concerns should contact the OU Helpdesk at (248) 370-4357 (HELP) or [email protected] for additional information.
February 19l, 2024