El Camino College has implemented multi-factor authentication as a security measure for students and employees who use school account information online.
A mass email sent by the El Camino Information Security Bureau on September 9 said that multi-factor authentication (MFA) would be introduced “in the coming weeks” to improve security.
This process includes the additional step of signing into your official online El Camino account and authenticating your identity. An alert will be sent to the user if an unauthorized person attempts to log into his El Camino account.
Users have options for the verification process, including phone calls, text messages, and app notifications.
The September 9th email stated that another email would be sent soon to sign up for the process. Signing up for the MFA is a requirement for all students. Otherwise, you will not be able to use online services such as Canvas, MyECC, etc. school email.
“Students came in crying” after their accounts were hacked, El Camino chief technology officer Loïc Audussault said.
Auduso said the security measures have been tested for 10 months on a select group of staff and students and are expected to be available in October.
“We want to provide a very safe environment for our students, staff and faculty,” he said.
Students can register for the certification process early on El Camino Website Alternatively, you can access it through the Canvas and MyECC login pages.