Releases Q&A: 2021-06-09 Authentication MFA Requirement

[erinhmcmillan]

Looking to discuss this feature from the 2021-06-09 Deploy Notes? Post a reply and start a conversation!

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[jsowalsk]

How does this feature work with DUO? What is the end result of the MFA just a captcha? I am worried about turning this on since we already have DUO in place and I am interested in the expected outcome of turning this on with DUO in place. @erinhmcmillan 

[erinhmcmillan]

MFA just adds a second layer of authentication. Since we have multiple types of Authentication I don't know for sure and you may have to test it out if you haven't already. (Apologies for the delay in responding!)

Erin

[jsowalsk]

Also, I am not seeing this in beta @erinhmcmillan 

[mzucal]

I'm missing the benefit for those of us who authenticate using MFA outside of Canvas.

[erinhmcmillan]

Hi,

MFA used to be an all or nothing for all authentication providers. Now MFA can be assigned individually as needed.

Thanks,

Erin