DID YOU KNOW? 

YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION is currently at risk if you do not have TWO FACTOR AUTHENTICATION (2FA) set up for your personal accounts.   

START USING 2FA NOW!   

Everyone wants to protect their personal information. Nowadays, passwords alone do not shield you from Cyber attackers, who have the power to test billions of password combinations in a second. With today’s increase in Cyber crime, 2FA is a must for personal and work accounts. Most of us have a smart phone in hand, and this is the best tool to use for securing your accounts, because it is convenient and always with you.     Questions? See FAQs below

Buffalo Public Schools Technology Department offers 3 easy ways to protect your information and data as seen below: 

What can happen if I don't set up 2FA?
You are at a much higher risk.  Cybercriminals can gain access to your personal accounts and information to do things that are harmful to you and others. 

Which 2FA verification method is the fastest and easiest to use?
The easiest and fastest way to set up and use 2FA is text messaging. Although this is a decision best made by you.

Is it safe to authenticate on my personal cell phone?
Yes. It is safe to authenticate through your cell phone. It is now standard practice across many different industries, such as banks, shopping sites etc. BPS IT will never share your information. 

Are there alternatives to using my personal cell phone number?
You can set up Google Voice or use your Office phone number.

How can I set up 2FA on my BPS Office account?
You may be prompted to set up 2FA, but you can add verification anytime under your O365 account setting as shown here.

Where can I get assistance with setting up my 2FA?
The BPS Help Desk is always there for extra support for your technical needs.