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Incoming students: Secure your account, devices, and data

Here’s what IS&T recommends you do to be digitally secure at MIT.
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Optimize your use of Duo two-factor authentication

Learn how to get the most out of Duo to maximize your online security and convenience.
Duo security requirement for VPN

As part of the ongoing rollout of Duo Security two-factor authentication (2FA) to the MIT community, on January 13, 2016 the IS&T remote-access VPN service (vpn.mit.edu) will begin requiring 2FA by users who have already enabled two-factor Touchstone authentication.