The process involves configuring a software-based application to generate time-based one-time passwords (TOTP) for multi-factor authentication at Northeast Ohio Medical University. This enhances account security by requiring a secondary verification method, in addition to a password, when logging into university systems. For example, after entering a username and password, the user enters a code generated by the app on their registered device.
This security measure significantly reduces the risk of unauthorized access resulting from compromised passwords. Implementing this authentication method adds a layer of protection against phishing attacks and other common methods of account intrusion. Historically, relying solely on passwords has proven vulnerable, making multi-factor authentication a crucial safeguard in modern cybersecurity practices, especially within educational institutions handling sensitive data.
