UNBC makes the commitment to stay compliant with ever evolving security standards. Some MFA methods, such as SMS or Voice, are being deprecated in February 2027; we need people to switch to more modern and secure MFA methods.
Option 1: Phishing Resistant MFA via PIN / Facial Recognition
Phishing Resistant MFA can be achieved via the Windows Hello service, Microsoft Authenticator Passkeys or via a hardware key like YubiKey.
Windows Hello PIN: a 4 digit numerical value you are prompted to enter.
- If you are given a UNBC computer asset, that is fully enrolled with Intune you will be able to register for this method.
Windows Hello Facial Recognition: Devices with a camera will detect your face, to automatically log you in.
- If you are given a UNBC computer asset, that is fully enrolled with Intune you will be able to register for this method.
Microsoft Authenticator Passkey: Scan a QR code with your Microsoft Authenticator
- If you have a smartphone with a camera, you will be able to register for this method within the Microsoft Authenticator App
Option 2: Passwordless MFA
Microsoft Authenticator:
See existing article: https://unbc.teamdynamix.com/TDClient/87/Portal/KB/Article/2181/MFA-Registering-initial-Mobile-Device-Authentication-App
Changing your Primary MFA Method:
If you have another method registered, you may not be using a Passwordless MFA method even if it registered. You may have to update your preferred method. This is done via https://mysignins.microsoft.com/security-info
Once logged in, select My Account > Security Info to see your registered methods. From here you can choose to change your method, or add a new one.
