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List of Example Actions that will Cause Microsoft to Prompt for MFA:
The maximum number of days between sign-ins is met for high priority systems, such as mySeattleU and the VPN (see MFA sign-in frequency chart below)
Switching to a new browser
Switching to a new device
If a device, browser, or Office desktop/mobile application is not used for 90 days or more
Resetting your SU password
Clearing browser cookies (or using a browser that is setup to clear cookies after it is closed or is setup not to save any cookies) The maximum number of days between sign-ins is met for high priority systems (see MFA sign-in frequency chart below)
Not selecting “Yes” on the “Keep me signed-in” pop-up box
Signing out of a Microsoft 365 application
Using an incognito/private browser window
Having two or more Microsoft school or work accounts registered with your windows device
ITS revoking MFA sessions if your device is lost or stolen
Your MFA settings are cleared and require you to re-register with MFA
When Microsoft prompts you to “Allow my organization to manage this device”
Microsoft verifying your password recovery information is still correct once every 180 days
Microsoft labels the user as a risky user based on sign-in activity and will prompt MFA again to ensure security
Drastic changes in a device’s IP address such as drastically changing locations from where you historically work
security
Exceptions to MFA Default Settings:
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Application | MFA Frequency | ||
Adobe Creative Cloud | Default | ||
Atlassian | Default | AWS - AppStream | Default |
Axiom | Default | ||
Azure Portal | Default | ||
BeyondTrust | 7 days | ||
BitBucket | Default | ||
Bookings (Microsoft) | Default | ||
Campus Labs | Default | ||
Canvas | Default | ||
CareerShift | Default | ||
Cohesity* | 7 days | ||
Colleague UI | 7 days | ||
Confluence | Default | ||
Curriculog | Default | ||
EngageSU | 7 days | ||
Delve (Microsoft) | Default | ||
Directory Update Form | Default | ||
DocuSign | 7 days | ||
eAccounts | Default | ||
Excel (Microsoft) | Default | ||
EZProxy | Default | ||
Flow / Power Automate (Microsoft) | Default | ||
Forms (Microsoft) | Default | ||
GivePulse | Default | ||
GlobalProtect VPN | 7 days | ||
Handshake | Default | ||
iParq | Default | ||
Jira Service Desk | Default | ||
Jira Software | Default | ||
LinkedIn Learning | Default | ||
Maxient | Default | ||
Megamation | Default | ||
Microsoft 365 Admin Center | 7 days | ||
mySeattleU | 7 days | ||
OneDrive (Microsoft) | Default | ||
OneNote (Microsoft) | Default | ||
OrgSync / ConnectSU | Default | ||
Outlook (Microsoft) | Default | ||
PeopleGrove | Default | ||
Pharos / Redhawk SOAR | Default | ||
Planner (Microsoft) | Default | ||
Power Apps (Microsoft) | Default | ||
Power BI (Microsoft) / InformSU | Default | ||
PowerPoint (Microsoft) | Default | ||
PowerShell Connections | Each time the script is executed | ||
Primo / Library System | Default | ||
Project (Microsoft) | Default | ||
Raiser’s Edge NXT | 7 days | ||
Safari Books | Default | ||
SharePoint (Microsoft) | Default | ||
Slate | 7 days | ||
SoftDocs | Default | ||
Solarwinds | Default | ||
Statuspage | Default | ||
Stream (Microsoft) | Default | ||
Sway (Microsoft) | Default | ||
Teams (Microsoft) | Default | ||
Terminal Four | 7 days | ||
TimelyMD | Default | ||
To Do (Microsoft) | Default | ||
Trello | Default | ||
TutorTrac | Default | ||
VDI* (Horizon View) | 7 days | VPN (GlobalProtect) | 7 days |
Whiteboard (Microsoft) | Default | ||
Word (Microsoft) | Default | ||
Yammer (Microsoft) | Default | ||
Zoom | Default |
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