Two-Factor Authentication

Welcome back to campus, Hornets!

Today's topic will be about two-factor authentication, an amazing security feature that is becoming more prevalent in everyday life. Did you know that, according to this this linked article, 87% of those classified as 'Gen Z' reuse the same password? That means that well over half of the campus, more than likely, uses the same password for their school/work email account and their personal email account. Tisk tisk tisk. We always recommend altering your passwords for each account to decrease the likelihood of a breach, but this is where two-factor authentication comes into play to greatly increases your online security.

For example, I have set up two-factor authentication for my student email account with my mobile phone. Anytime I sign into my student email address from an unrecognized computer or device, I receive a prompt on my phone asking if that was truly me. I cannot access any emails, files, etc. if I do not tell my phone 'yes, that was me'. This means that even in the chance of an account breach, I would have an extra layer of protection. More importantly, this extra layer of protection is physically on me almost 24/7. This greatly decreases the chances of a breach, and increases the chances that my private emails and files are protected. This is extremely important for you if you take advantage of your G Suite account's unlimited Google Drive. Don't know how to set up two-factor authentication with your student email account? Follow this link to learn how to set up two-factor authentication and find more information.

Stay safe and good luck this semester!

Sam Derksen
Web Developer
Web and Digital Strategies

Welcome Back!

Welcome back Hornets! As you approach campus this semester, let us remind you of all of the great resources we offer here at ESU! 

      1) Campus-wide Wi-Fi – On your device, connect to “Hornet Nation” using your ESU username and password.  

      2) Free Microsoft Office! - Free Microsoft Office is offered for ESU students, and it can be downloaded at hornet365.com, under “Students” and “Get office”. 

      3) Free Anti-Virus software – As a student we also want to help protect your devices from malware and viruses! You can download our free Anti-Virus at hornet365.com under “Students” and “Downloads”. The program is called “Symantec”.  

      4) We, the Help Desk team, are also a resource. You can reach us through phone, chat, or even email. Our email address is just 'helpdesk@emporia.edu', our number is 620-341-5555, and our chat can be reached through our website. Remember our hours are as the following:

                          Mon. - Thurs. - 8am - 9pm

                          Fri. - 8am - 5pm

                          Sat. - 11am - 3pm

                          Sun. - 5pm - 9pm