Google MFA 🎬🎬🎬

We already set up MFA for Outlook. Now it's time to add Google to the list. 

• What: Education is a highly-targeted industry for cyber attacks. As part of our ongoing efforts to keep staff and student data secure, multi-factor authentication (MFA) will be pushed to all Frisco ISD staff Google accounts. 

• Why: MFA adds a layer of security by prompting the user for additional information when they (or someone else) attempts to access their account. You may have seen an increase in the use of MFA in your personal digital life, like online banking, over the past year. 

• How: Staff will receive an email from cybersecurity@friscoisd.org on your campus’ indicated date (CHS = Mon, Aug 19) with instructions for completing the setup process.

  • Google Prompts

  • Google Authenticator verification codes

  • Text Messages

Note: I personally recommend that iPhone users install the Google Smart Lock app (iTunes). After setting up 2-step authentication, log into your FISD Google account in the app. Then when you need to authenticate, it'll pop up a notification asking if it's you. Click Yes and you're in! So easy!

Issues? If you receive an error message when adding your phone number, check a little later in the day to see if it showed up. Sometimes you'll see it through the Google Authenticator app or iPhone Google Smart Lock app. If it still does not show up, submit an Incident IQ ticket -- Software -- Microsoft Outlook (bottom of page) -- Multi-Factor Authentication.

Centennial HS staff must have 2-step authentication set up by Mon, Sept 2 or will be locked out of Google!