Information Technology

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BuckeyePass is a multi-factor authentication service, which provides a second layer of security to your Ohio State account beginning Monday, September 12, 2016. Register before Friday, September 9, 2016 to be automatically registered to win an iPad. In order to authenticate, it requires something you know (your password) and something you have (a mobile device or phone).

Our BuckeyePass service is powered by Duo Security, a proven solution in multi-factor authentication.

 Why?

Over the past few years, we’ve seen phishing and identity theft crimes increase in the higher education sector.

• Protecting your personal information and the university’s private data is Ohio State’s highest priority.

 Who?

• BuckeyePass is currently only for Ohio State faculty, staff, and student employees.

 When?

• Splunk users began using BuckeyePass on April 18.
• PeopleSoft Finance and eMaterials users began using BuckeyePass on May 15.
• OSUNET Secure profile & EDM profile users began using BuckeyePass on May 15.
• Existing OCIO RSA customers will be migrated off the OCIO RSA instance and onto Duo by July 1.
• All university employees, including student employees, will begin using Duo to access Employee Self-Service within HR by September 12.

 How?

• Register for the BuckeyePass service. When registering, please do so from a laptop or desktop computer.
• BuckeyePass can be used in a number of ways:
  1. Duo Mobile on a smartphone or tablet– Installing Duo Mobile on your device will give you two ways to authenticate. When you try to log in to a system protected by BuckeyePass, it will push an authentication request to the Duo Mobile application on your device. Once you approve the request, you will be admitted to the system. You may also generate a code from Duo Mobile and input it to the BuckeyePass login page.
  2. Passcodes via text– You will receive 10 passcodes via a single text message. One passcode will be used each time you log in to the system. You will need to request a subsequent text after all 10 passcodes are used.
  3. Callback via landline phone– Duo will generate an automated phone call to approve your access to the system.
  4. Hard token– Hard tokens will only be permitted for those who can demonstrate a valid business justification. The process can take 8 to 14 days to complete, so please contact the IT Service Desk immediately if you require a token.

 Need more help?

• Visit our Knowledge Base for information and tutorials.
• Join University Libraries IT team and Training Committee for in person information and help session on:
  • Monday, August 22, 2016 at Library Tech Center room 122 from 10:00 am – 11:30 am
  • Tuesday, August 23, 2016 at Thompson Library room 165 from 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm