New Security Measures Coming for Tuition Payment System
As part of Truman’s ongoing efforts to combat fraud, maintain a high level of security and keep personal information secure, multi-factor authentication (MFA) will soon be added to the tuition payment system.
MFA is one of the most effective ways to ensure the person logging into a student account is who they say they are. Once the system goes live later this fall, students will be required to identify themselves with a one-time password received via email, text or mobile app each time they log in to their account. If they do not have a security profile, they will be prompted to create one and enroll in MFA.
The following options are available to create a profile:
- Authentication app (preferred): The user gets a time-sensitive code from an app like Google Authentication, Microsoft Authentication or Authy. Authentication apps are the most secure and popular options, especially since many use biometrics to log in for extra security.
- SMS code: The system texts a one-time passcode to the user’s mobile phone.
- Email code: A one-time code is emailed to the user.
An email will be sent out to students and authorized users once the system goes live.
