Multi Factor Authentication - SMS Set up instructions

Note: This MFA option can only be approved through a School Principal or PIL Representative and the CIO of ICT (Rowan Dollar).

The purpose of this article is to guide staff through setting up SMS notifications for MFA verify.

Multi-Factor Authentication is the second step to verify your identity when you sign into CECG ICT Provided Systems and Services. It prevents anyone besides you from gaining access to your account, even if your password is stolen. It's easier than you think for someone to steal your password. Things that can put you at risk of having your password stolen are:

Using the same password for other sites or services.
People watching you type it in.
Sharing your password with others.
Downloading malicious software and content.
Clicking on bad links in email messages.

Using a strong password in conjunction with Multi-Factor Authentication prevents malicious access to your account and personal information and protects CECG data.

What you need:

Have access to a device with an internet connection.
Your Catholic Education username.
Ability to receive an SMS to the phone number registered with payroll.

Instructions:

1. In your web browser go to mfa.cg.catholic.edu.au

2. Log into the CEnet portal with your username and password

3. The following screen will ask you to set up SMS Authentication. Select Configure Factor

4. In the dropdown on the screen select Australia

5. Then enter your mobile number

6. Select Send Code

7. You will receive an SMS with a Verification Code. Enter this in the box and select Verify

8.The next time you log in you will be prompted to Enter a code. Before clicking “Send Code” select the tickbox next to “Do not challenge me on this device again”

9. Enter the code as before and then select “Verify”