What's Happening in IT Services

Microsoft retiring SMS (text) and Voice-calling authentication methods.

To improve account security and reduce the risk of account compromise, Microsoft is retiring SMS and voice-call authentication methods for MFA in Febr

Faculty, staff and students who currently use text messages or phone calls to verify sign-ins are encouraged to move to the Microsoft Authenticator app as soon as possible, before February 2027. The Authenticator app provides stronger protection against phishing and other account security threats while offering a faster sign-in experience. Microsoft Authenticator setup guide As an alternative to the authenticator app a hardware token can be used. More information about hardware tokens.

X-Report Authentication Change

Effective Thursday Aug 27th authentication for X-reports will be through Microsoft Authentication. Following this change, users will sign in using their full StFX email address and password, with authentication secured through Microsoft's Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA). After successfully completing the Microsoft sign-in process, users will be prompted to log in to X-Reports using their StFX username and password. All existing links to X-Reports will remain unchanged.

MyData Login Change

Effective 9am on Tuesday July 17th 2026, MyData will be moving to a Microsoft sign in method. Students can access my data by using the links on stfx.ca/mycampus or directly at mydata.stfx.ca/reports/browse. Students will now be using their full stfx email address and stfx password to authenticate and leverage Microsofts MFA. Once authenticated students will be prompted to log into mydata using their stfx username and password.

TerraNova Cyber Security New Courses Being Launched

New Terra Nova courses available to staff and faculty. Course release information is sent from @email. New courses will be released on a monthly basis. More information or log in links can be found on our TerraNova Service page below.

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