This is a reminder that the enforcement for TFA exceptions will go into effect tomorrow. Any exception that has been in the list for longer than 7 days will be removed per previously communicated DOI policy (OCIO Directive 2016-006: Strong Authentication Exception Policy). Please reference email from Paul Exter sent 11/22/2016
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This is a reminder that the enforcement for TFA exceptions will go into effect today. Any exception that has been in the list for longer than 7 days will be removed per previously communicated DOI policy (OCIO Directive 2016-006: Strong Authentication Exception Policy). Please reference email from Paul Exter sent 11/22/2016.
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When attempting to RDP from a Windows 7 computer to a Windows 8.1, the smart card may not be redirected to the remote Windows 8.1 computer. The user instead sees a message to connect a smart card.
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Effective Friday, January 15, 2016, the BisonConnect team will be implementing Strong Authentication for when you access your BisonConnect account from devices that are not connected to the U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI) network. Currently, you use Strong Authentication to log onto the DOI network whenever you’re in a DOI office or accessing the DOI network remotely (VPN). This …
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Two Factor Authentication (TFA) is a method of authentication that adds an additional layer of security to the logon process. As the name implies, it relies on two factors – something you have (a DOIAccess smart card credential) and something you know (the PIN for your smart card). TFA implementation is one of the Big 9 Initiatives in response to OMB and DOI mandates, …
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