MFA becomes mandatory in winter quarter
Whatcom Community CollegeWashington- Detected
- Oct 14, 2026
- 14 days ago
- Sector
- Information Technology
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From the meeting
At the October 14, 2026 board meeting, IT said multi-factor authentication (MFA) had been introduced as optional for student accounts in fall and would become mandatory in winter quarter. This is a live security rollout with a clear next implementation step. It signals possible needs around authentication support, communications, and account transition management.
- Meeting date
- October 14, 2026
- Agency
- Whatcom Community College
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