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ISC2 2FA: How to Set Up an Authenticator App

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Enable two-factor authentication on ISC2 to stop unauthorized logins. After setup, ISC2 asks for a rotating code from Authenticator App - Novaz in addition to your password.

A ISC2 account holds coursework, records, and personal data worth protecting with 2FA. Besides an authenticator app, ISC2 also offers SMS text codes. An authenticator app (TOTP) is usually the best balance of security and convenience — and it's safer than SMS codes, which can be intercepted through SIM-swap attacks.

2FA methods ISC2 supports

  • SMS text message
  • Authenticator app (TOTP)
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    Download Authenticator App - Novaz

    Install Authenticator App - Novaz from the App Store on your iPhone or iPad and open it — you'll use it to scan ISC2's QR code and generate your 6-digit sign-in codes.

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    Sign in to ISC2 and open your ISC2 account security settings.

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    Turn on two-factor authentication and choose the authenticator-app option.

    Look for "Authenticator app", "Authentication app", or "TOTP" rather than SMS.

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    Scan the QR code with Authenticator App - Novaz.

    Open Authenticator App - Novaz, tap add, and point your camera at the QR code ISC2 displays. Can't scan? Enter the setup key manually instead.

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    Enter the 6-digit code to confirm.

    Type the code Authenticator App - Novaz generates to verify and link your ISC2 account.

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    Save a way to recover your account.

    If ISC2 shows backup or recovery codes, store them somewhere safe, away from your phone. If it doesn't, check how ISC2 recovers accounts (support, an admin, or another sign-in method) before you need it.

How to recover your ISC2 account

If you lose access to your authenticator and ISC2 gave you backup or recovery codes when you turned on 2FA, sign in with one of them; keep them somewhere safe, away from your phone. Not every service issues codes. If ISC2 doesn't, or you didn't save them, use ISC2's account-recovery or support process (or ask your admin, for a work account) to get back in.

Frequently asked questions

Does ISC2 work with authenticator apps like Authenticator App - Novaz?
Yes. ISC2 supports TOTP authenticator apps, so you can generate its two-factor codes in Authenticator App - Novaz.
Is ISC2 two-factor authentication free?
Yes. Enabling authenticator-app 2FA on ISC2 is free — you only need the free Authenticator App - Novaz.
What if I lose access to my ISC2 2FA codes?
If ISC2 gave you backup or recovery codes during setup, sign in with one of them. If it didn't, or you didn't save them, use ISC2's account recovery or contact its support (or your admin, for a work account), then add the account to Authenticator App - Novaz again.

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