As you know, during the past few years, we have introduced the need to login through Duo for most of our systems, including web applications. This provides an added layer of security that is much needed in the current environment where cyber intrusions have become a daily occurrence. An important gateway into some of the protected data from off campus is VPN (Virtual Private Network). Whereas VPN itself provides strong security, logging into it remains vulnerable. Anyone whose password has been stolen can be used by a hacker to gain access to our network and protected data. For this reason, we need to add the two factor authentication (2FA) to VPN connections.
We have implemented Duo 2FA while authenticating to VPN and it will be effective as of 8 AM on Monday, July 17th.
You will continue to use the same VPN client that you use, and no need to change the system you connect to (vpn.wellesley.edu or vpn.wellesley.edu/secure). Instead of the usual username and password that AnyConnect asks, you will see the Duo prompt you for your email address and password prompt followed by the confirmation before the connection is established.
If you have any issues connecting to the VPN after this is in place, please contact the Help Desk at helpdesk@wellesley.edu or 781-283-7777 so we can assist you.
