Multifactor Authentication (MFA) is like showing your boarding pass and I.D. at the airport. One is not enough; you need both to travel safely.
NorQuest is doing the same thing to keep students safe online. All students must use MFA to log in to some college systems. This helps confirm who you are.
Starting in November, you will need one extra step to log in to:
- misiwe (Moodle)
- MyQuest
- Help Desk
This extra step helps protect your account from hackers. It keeps your information and NorQuest systems safe.
This change will be done in phases, so don’t worry if you get an email with instructions after your classmates.
Read how to set up MFA
Why MFA is needed
Cyberattacks are happening more often at colleges and universities. MFA (Multifactor Authentication) helps protect you. It adds a second step to your login. This is important because passwords can be stolen or guessed.
Think of it like this: One lock is good — but two locks are better!
NorQuest asks all students to use MFA. This follows good safety rules. It also shows NorQuest’s promise to keep students safe, both online and in person.
Next steps
After you add the Microsoft Authenticator app, you are ready to use MFA. But you still need to be careful online.
Always think before you open an email. Ask yourself:
- Did I expect this message?
- Is the sender trying to rush me or pressure me?
- Are they asking for private information? Are they asking for money?
If something feels wrong, report the message:
- Click the three dots on the right side of the email.
- Choose Report then click on Report Phishing.
This sends the message to NorQuest’s security team. They will check it for you. You can also send an email to digital.security@norquest.ca