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==Description==For various reasons pertaining Multi-Factor authentication (a.k.a. MFA) is a security method to security, certain services within the MCLA network are protected from direct help better protect email accounts and Office 365 access by adding a layer of protection to the Internetsign-in process. Access In addition to these resources from other networks entering a password, this added security requires special software users to provide approve their sign-ins using a secure “tunnel” from your computermobile device or telephone. MCLA employs an SSL VPN to provide this function and this document explains how This way if a user account password is somehow exposed, the account can stay protected by the second factor that is required to gain access, install and use this tool for Windows based machines.

=='''Download All MCLA accounts will soon have MFA turned on. MFA will not be required when signing on to the main MCLA Portal, but will appear when accessing any Microsoft related services that MCLA has available, such as email, teams, and Install Sophos Connect Software'''==sharepoint. This documentation will walk you through how to prepare for the use of this security requirement and provide guidance on usage.

*==Step 1. Before you start, ensure you do not have the outdated "Sophos SSL VPN" client installed. Here is how to check:- Prepare==

**aWe recommend you follow this checklist to prepare for the account security transition to MFA. Select Start These steps can be completed anytime, then select Settings > Apps > Apps & features. **b. Select the the 'Sophos SSL VPN' application in the list and then select Uninstallbut its best to do before MFA is turned on for your account.

*2. To download Review the VPN software (Sophos Connect) click this link "[https://mclasupport.sharepointmicrosoft.com/en-us/topic/what-is-multifactor-authentication-e5e39437-121c-be60-d123-eda06bddf661 What is:uMultifactor Authentication]" Microsoft article.* [https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/security/mobile-authenticator-app Download the Microsoft Authentication App] on your [https:/s/DesktopSupport772play.google.com/EUe1CL7iaOBHhCZfrCYX6egBXZDgl_T9GFW5uRzKJYCQUAstore/apps/details?eid=hlMZdS Sophos Connectcom.azure.authenticator Android] and [https://apps.apple.com/app/microsoft-authenticator/id983156458 Apple IOS phone]. *3Confirm that your security information is updated and complete. To check login to https://aka.ms/mfasetup. Open You will want to ensure you have setup your primary phone, office phone and/or alternate phone as a security method. This is helpful in the installer once downloaded and complete event you don't have access to your mobile phone, the client installationother phones that you specify can be used to sign you in.

*5MCLA IT will notify you when MFA will be turned on for your account. After its been turned on, [https://support.microsoft. Login using com/en-us/office/set-up-your-microsoft-365-sign-in-for-multi-factor-authentication-ace1d096-61e5-449b-a875-58eb3d74de14 follow these steps in this link] to setup your '''A#''' and passwordaccount to work with MFA.

*6[https://support. Once logged microsoft.com/en-us/office/set-up-your-microsoft-365-sign-in-for-multi-factor-authentication-ace1d096-61e5-449b-a875-58eb3d74de14 Set up your Microsoft 365 sign-in select the '''Remote Access''' link on the page. *7. Click the download button on top of the list. It should be the option to "download a complete installation package".*5. A download for the VPN titled '''sslvpn_inst_a########.exe''' should begin.multi-factor authentication]

=='''Installing the VPN Software'''==*1. Open the '''sslvpn_inst_a########.exe''' file.  [[Image:Remote1.png]] *2. Click '''Next >'''.  [[Image:Remote2.png]] *Step 3. Click ''' I Agree'''.  [[Image:Remote3.png]] *4. Click '''Install'''.  [[Image:Remote4.png]] *5. Check the box next to '''Always trust software from Sophos''' - Use and then click '''Install'''.  [[Image:Remote5.png]] *6. Click '''Next >'''. [[Image:Remote6.png]] *7. Click '''Finish'''. =='''Using the VPN'''Manage== '''To Connect'''*1. Click Its important to note that when MFA is turned on - all access to Office 365 services will require the traffic light icon located in the bottom right corner use of your screenit. You may need This includes access to click the '''^''MCLA Email, Microsoft Teams and Sharepoint/OneDrive. To ensure you don' t lose access to show your hidden icons.  [[Image:Remote7.png]] *2. Right click the traffic light icon. *3. Click '''Connect'''.  [[Image:Remote8.png]] *4. Login with your '''A#''' and password.  [[Image:Remote9.png]] *5. The traffic light account, you should change remember to green and update your security information whenever you should see have a popup to indicate you are successfully connected.   '''To Disconnect''' [[Image:Remote10.png]] *1change with it. Right click the traffic light. *2. Click '''Disconnect'''