To strengthen authentication to UH online resources. Important transactions and data require a second line of defense and verification. UH Usernames and passwords can be compromised (via malware or phishing). Having another authentication factor is highly desirable, especially for services that grant access to personally identifiable information (PII).

The Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (GLBA) requires that all faculty, staff, students, and affiliates have MFA setup on their UH accounts.