From 9a09587a1124407f092a61ae0e831d5d84ce14fe Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: DukmakD Date: Mon, 4 May 2026 17:53:59 +0200 Subject: [PATCH 1/9] Revise topic to Multi-factor Authentication (MFA) Updated the title and content to provide information on Multi-factor Authentication (MFA) and its importance at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam. --- topics/mfa.qmd | 22 ++++++++++++++++++++++ 1 file changed, 22 insertions(+) create mode 100644 topics/mfa.qmd diff --git a/topics/mfa.qmd b/topics/mfa.qmd new file mode 100644 index 000000000..8bfd22784 --- /dev/null +++ b/topics/mfa.qmd @@ -0,0 +1,22 @@ +--- +title: Multi-factor Authentication (MFA) +categories: [Knowledge Items] +--- + +Multifactor Authentication (MFA) is a security method that requires users to verify their identity in two steps when logging in. In addition to your password, you confirm your identity using a second factor, such as an authentication app or a security key. + +The Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam (VU) is legally required to ensure that sensitive personal information is properly secured. Logging in with only a VUnetID and password is no longer sufficient. Therefore, for several digital applications, an additional verification step is required. MFA is essential for creating a safer study and work environment. It not only helps prevent password theft but also significantly reduces the risk of cyberattacks. This additional verification step helps protect both your personal data and university systems. + +### How does it work? + +After logging in with your VUnetID and password, you will be asked to verify your identity using one of the following methods: +- An app on your smartphone, such as the Microsoft Authenticator +- A physical USB security key, such as a YubiKey + +Please keep in mind that when using a YubiKey, you can only log in on devices with a USB port (e.g., laptops or desktops). + +### Setting up MFA + +You can choose to: +1. Register for Azure MFA using the Microsoft Authenticator app +2. Set up SURFsecureID with Azure MFA as the primary authentication method From d4d7ae9ba516b8ef81172e540d3bfd651def0d5a Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: DukmakD Date: Mon, 11 May 2026 09:58:55 +0200 Subject: [PATCH 2/9] Update mfa.qmd --- topics/mfa.qmd | 2 ++ 1 file changed, 2 insertions(+) diff --git a/topics/mfa.qmd b/topics/mfa.qmd index 8bfd22784..7f4105de6 100644 --- a/topics/mfa.qmd +++ b/topics/mfa.qmd @@ -10,7 +10,9 @@ The Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam (VU) is legally required to ensure that sensiti ### How does it work? After logging in with your VUnetID and password, you will be asked to verify your identity using one of the following methods: + - An app on your smartphone, such as the Microsoft Authenticator + - A physical USB security key, such as a YubiKey Please keep in mind that when using a YubiKey, you can only log in on devices with a USB port (e.g., laptops or desktops). From aaacc0c9af637b40d861fef6c4ed330bc9109d99 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: DukmakD Date: Mon, 11 May 2026 09:59:18 +0200 Subject: [PATCH 3/9] Add options for setting up MFA --- topics/mfa.qmd | 2 ++ 1 file changed, 2 insertions(+) diff --git a/topics/mfa.qmd b/topics/mfa.qmd index 7f4105de6..60c14672b 100644 --- a/topics/mfa.qmd +++ b/topics/mfa.qmd @@ -20,5 +20,7 @@ Please keep in mind that when using a YubiKey, you can only log in on devices wi ### Setting up MFA You can choose to: + 1. Register for Azure MFA using the Microsoft Authenticator app + 2. Set up SURFsecureID with Azure MFA as the primary authentication method From 7c12a8939d0bafc5f9b51570c6ef22a6ec7fc892 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: DukmakD Date: Mon, 11 May 2026 11:31:07 +0200 Subject: [PATCH 4/9] Update mfa.qmd --- topics/mfa.qmd | 6 +----- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 5 deletions(-) diff --git a/topics/mfa.qmd b/topics/mfa.qmd index 60c14672b..68831502e 100644 --- a/topics/mfa.qmd +++ b/topics/mfa.qmd @@ -19,8 +19,4 @@ Please keep in mind that when using a YubiKey, you can only log in on devices wi ### Setting up MFA -You can choose to: - -1. Register for Azure MFA using the Microsoft Authenticator app - -2. Set up SURFsecureID with Azure MFA as the primary authentication method +You can visit [Surfcontext](www.sa.surfcontext.nl) to add a token. After selecting the Azure MFA token, you can link your token to your token to your mobile authentication app. The final step of the activation process requires a visit to the IT Service Desk for identitiy verification. From 0c992cccbc4e4dd4c8ff8f2d59646631590765e2 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: DukmakD Date: Mon, 11 May 2026 11:35:18 +0200 Subject: [PATCH 5/9] Update mfa.qmd --- topics/mfa.qmd | 2 +- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/topics/mfa.qmd b/topics/mfa.qmd index 68831502e..a5c2264b3 100644 --- a/topics/mfa.qmd +++ b/topics/mfa.qmd @@ -19,4 +19,4 @@ Please keep in mind that when using a YubiKey, you can only log in on devices wi ### Setting up MFA -You can visit [Surfcontext](www.sa.surfcontext.nl) to add a token. After selecting the Azure MFA token, you can link your token to your token to your mobile authentication app. The final step of the activation process requires a visit to the IT Service Desk for identitiy verification. +You can visit [Surfcontext](https://sa.surfconext.nl) to add a token. After selecting the Azure MFA token, you can link your token to your token to your mobile authentication app. The final step of the activation process requires a visit to the IT Service Desk for identitiy verification. From 29c1b908bda3462242320b05be93c876d2b54744 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: DukmakD Date: Mon, 11 May 2026 11:35:45 +0200 Subject: [PATCH 6/9] Fix formatting in MFA setup instructions --- topics/mfa.qmd | 2 +- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/topics/mfa.qmd b/topics/mfa.qmd index a5c2264b3..49dbc2437 100644 --- a/topics/mfa.qmd +++ b/topics/mfa.qmd @@ -19,4 +19,4 @@ Please keep in mind that when using a YubiKey, you can only log in on devices wi ### Setting up MFA -You can visit [Surfcontext](https://sa.surfconext.nl) to add a token. After selecting the Azure MFA token, you can link your token to your token to your mobile authentication app. The final step of the activation process requires a visit to the IT Service Desk for identitiy verification. +You can visit [Surfcontext](https://sa.surfconext.nl) to add a token. After selecting the Azure MFA token, you can link your token to your mobile authentication app. The final step of the activation process requires a visit to the IT Service Desk for identitiy verification. From 3257fb4540c216dd0bbca07286ea081684a575a4 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: DukmakD Date: Mon, 11 May 2026 11:37:27 +0200 Subject: [PATCH 7/9] Correct spelling of 'Surfcontext' to 'SurfCoNext' --- topics/mfa.qmd | 2 +- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/topics/mfa.qmd b/topics/mfa.qmd index 49dbc2437..0de611fea 100644 --- a/topics/mfa.qmd +++ b/topics/mfa.qmd @@ -19,4 +19,4 @@ Please keep in mind that when using a YubiKey, you can only log in on devices wi ### Setting up MFA -You can visit [Surfcontext](https://sa.surfconext.nl) to add a token. After selecting the Azure MFA token, you can link your token to your mobile authentication app. The final step of the activation process requires a visit to the IT Service Desk for identitiy verification. +You can visit [SurfCoNext](https://sa.surfconext.nl) to add a token. After selecting the Azure MFA token, you can link your token to your mobile authentication app. The final step of the activation process requires a visit to the IT Service Desk for identitiy verification. From 182ad2f8f14da10e1ba7ee2254238611c1acb471 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: DukmakD Date: Mon, 11 May 2026 11:41:36 +0200 Subject: [PATCH 8/9] Update mfa.qmd --- topics/mfa.qmd | 2 +- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/topics/mfa.qmd b/topics/mfa.qmd index 0de611fea..510ea09f7 100644 --- a/topics/mfa.qmd +++ b/topics/mfa.qmd @@ -15,7 +15,7 @@ After logging in with your VUnetID and password, you will be asked to verify you - A physical USB security key, such as a YubiKey -Please keep in mind that when using a YubiKey, you can only log in on devices with a USB port (e.g., laptops or desktops). +Please keep in mind that when using a YubiKey, you can only log in on devices with a USB port (e.g., laptops or desktops), or devices with NFC chips (many smartphones). ### Setting up MFA From be23b2a3d6a499492d51680150dc17776324634d Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: DukmakD Date: Mon, 11 May 2026 11:50:37 +0200 Subject: [PATCH 9/9] Update mfa.qmd --- topics/mfa.qmd | 12 +++++++----- 1 file changed, 7 insertions(+), 5 deletions(-) diff --git a/topics/mfa.qmd b/topics/mfa.qmd index 510ea09f7..995bc2856 100644 --- a/topics/mfa.qmd +++ b/topics/mfa.qmd @@ -5,18 +5,20 @@ categories: [Knowledge Items] Multifactor Authentication (MFA) is a security method that requires users to verify their identity in two steps when logging in. In addition to your password, you confirm your identity using a second factor, such as an authentication app or a security key. -The Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam (VU) is legally required to ensure that sensitive personal information is properly secured. Logging in with only a VUnetID and password is no longer sufficient. Therefore, for several digital applications, an additional verification step is required. MFA is essential for creating a safer study and work environment. It not only helps prevent password theft but also significantly reduces the risk of cyberattacks. This additional verification step helps protect both your personal data and university systems. +The Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam (VU) is legally required to ensure that sensitive personal information is properly secured. Logging in with only a VUnetID and password is no longer sufficient. Therefore, several digital applications nownow require an additional verification step. MFA is essential for creating a safer study and work environment. It not only helps prevent password theft but also significantly reduces the risk of cyberattacks. This additional verification step helps protect both your personal data and university systems. + +Many tools, such as Yoda, Research Drive, GitHub, and Microsoft apps, require MFA to successfully log in to their virtual environments. ### How does it work? After logging in with your VUnetID and password, you will be asked to verify your identity using one of the following methods: -- An app on your smartphone, such as the Microsoft Authenticator +- An app on your smartphone, such as the Microsoft Authenticator app. -- A physical USB security key, such as a YubiKey +- A physical USB security key, such as a YubiKey. -Please keep in mind that when using a YubiKey, you can only log in on devices with a USB port (e.g., laptops or desktops), or devices with NFC chips (many smartphones). +Pleasenote that when using a YubiKey, you can only log in on devices with a USB port (such as laptops or desktops), or devices with NFC chips (many smartphones). ### Setting up MFA -You can visit [SurfCoNext](https://sa.surfconext.nl) to add a token. After selecting the Azure MFA token, you can link your token to your mobile authentication app. The final step of the activation process requires a visit to the IT Service Desk for identitiy verification. +You can visit [SURFconext](https://sa.surfconext.nl) to add a token. After selecting the Azure MFA token, you can link your token to your mobile authentication app. The final step of the activation process requires a visit to the IT Service Desk for identity verification.