Changes between Version 3 and Version 4 of public/mfa_en

Timestamp:

05/31/26 09:33:04 (3 days ago)

Author:

Frank Eyermann

Comment:

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public/mfa_en

@@ -7 +7 @@
 1.    In addition to the password, you will need a code displayed by an app (app on your cell phone, [wiki:public/register_mfa_en#mfa_option2_3_en Option 2]).
 1.    The code can also be obtained from an app on your laptop ([wiki:public/register_mfa_en#mfa_option2_3_en Option 3]).
-1.    Alternatively, the code can be obtained via a phone call ([wiki:public/register_mfa_en#mfa_option4_en Option 4]).
 In addition, there is the option of using a special USB stick (“FIDO2” stick), which must always be plugged in to log in.
 
@@ -16 +15 @@
 On site at MBS (or when connected via VPN), __no__ second-factor authentication is required.
 
-''__Note for employees__: Since you will need to use your personal smartphone for options 1 and 2, I can only offer these options. However, options 3 and 4 only require equipment provided by the employer.''
+''__Note for employees__: Since you will need to use your personal smartphone for options 1 and 2, I can only offer these options. However, options 3 only requires equipment provided by the employer.''
 
 Introduction phase:
 a. January 18, 2026: Mandatory for employees
-a. January 25, 2026 (planned): Mandatory for all lecturers
-a. Mid-February 2026 (exact date still to be confirmed): Mandatory for everyone (including students and alumni)
+a. January 25, 2026: Mandatory for all lecturers
+a. Starting April 2026: Mandatory for all new students (later also active students may follow)
 
 == Which option is best for me? ==
@@ -27 +26 @@
 1. If you want to use a different authenticator on your smartphone, use [wiki:public/register_mfa_en#mfa_option2_3_en Option 2].
 1. If you do not want to use your smartphone, use [wiki:public/register_mfa_en#mfa_option2_3_en Option 3].
-1. Option 4 is only a fallback if, for whatever reason, options 1 to 3 do not work ([wiki:public/register_mfa_en#mfa_option4_en Option 4]).
 
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