5 Reasons to Use 2-Step Verification

Why do the 2-Step?

1. It ensures you're the only person accessing your account.

Did you know that the higher education and healthcare sectors sustained the largest number of network intrusions, according to Trend Micro's list of most-breached industries? 

It only takes a minute to do the 2-Step, but reparing damage caused by a phisher gaining access to your account can take hours or even weeks. 2-Step means no one but you can accesses your email, review your research data, or change your direct deposit information.

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2. You'll be adding another layer of security (other than just your password). 

Even if your password gets compromised, you'll still have a layer of protection. Even if a hacker gets access to your CalNet login, they won't be able to provide the second step to access your accounts. That should help you sleep better at night!

3. 2-Step follows cyber-security best practice.

Leading institutions such as Harvard, Stanford and MIT offer two-step verification. Now Berkeley does too, and you can join in. 

4. You'll be doing your part for Berkeley.

Successful cyber attacks not only put your data at risk but may also risk the data of others in the Berkeley community. You'll be doing your part to keep faculty, staff and student data safe. Well done!

5. And it's super easy!

You log in as usual with your CalNet ID (the first step), and within seconds, get prompted to provide the second step via one of several verification methods (we recommend cell phone push), and you're in!