Multi-Factor Authentication in Pulse App

What is Multi-Factor Authentication?

Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) adds an extra layer of security to every online platform you access. The first layer is generally a combination of a username and password. Adding one more step of authenticating your identity makes it harder for an attacker to access your data. The additional security measure for an account usually requires the entry of an additional code, received as an either an email, SMS text message or a voice call, after logging into an account with a login name and password.

Why is multi-factor authentication important?

Multi-factor authentication can help drastically reduces the chances of fraud, data loss, or identity theft.

Passwords have been the most common way to authenticate. But, using just a password alone still presents a risk. Here are some worrying facts about this traditional security measure:

90% of passwords can be cracked in less than six hours
Two-thirds of people use the same password everywhere
Sophisticated cyber attackers have the power to test billions of passwords every second

*According to the Business Journals

Your passwords can still be vulnerable, which is the main reason for requiring and using MFA.

How do I set up Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) on my Pulse App?

When you login to your Pulse app. Follow the prompts to set up MFA.

Choose a method of verification: email, SMS/text, or voice (phone call) and enter the email address or phone number of your choice.
Request a one-time pin code to be sent to that chosen method of verification
Enter the one-time pin code that you received into the Pulse App
Confirm or edit the device name that you are currently using
If you select “Always Trust this Device” when you log in to your Pulse account on this device, you will not have to request and submit a code.
If you select “Require Verification with every sign-in” this device will not be trusted, and you will be required to request and submit a code every time you login to your account on this device

Note:

Go to Settings in the Pulse app to add, remove or edit verification methods and remove trusted devices

How do I add, remove or edit my Verification Methods?

Go to Settings in the Pulse app to add, remove or edit verification methods and remove trusted devices

Note: if you remove your last verification method, you will be required to set up MFA the next time you login. By doing this you are also removing all of your trusted devices.

How do I remove trusted devices?

Go to Settings in the Pulse app to remove trusted devices