Simmons Technology partners with Duo, our two-step authentication vendor, to provide students, faculty, and staff with a secure and seamless login experience. As part of our ongoing effort to improve security, we periodically review and update our security controls. We are currently looking at ways to improve our security platform, and as a result, there will be changes to the way we connect to Simmons’ computing resources. We ask that members of the community pay attention to any updates and be aware of how these changes may impact them.

Universal Prompt

On January 10, 2023, Simmons Technology will be implementing the Universal Prompt for Sharkpass/Duo, which will change the appearance of the login process for Simmons resources. The new prompt will have a redesigned interface that is sleeker and more simplified. This change is part of our ongoing efforts to improve the user experience and enhance security.

What do I need to do?

You do not need to take any specific action in preparation for this change. The Universal Prompt will automatically choose Duo Push as your preferred authentication device when you log into a Simmons resource. We ask that you be aware that this change will take effect on January 10, 2023, and be prepared for a slightly different login experience. All device management functions will still be available in the new interface, but the way these features are accessed may change.

For more information about the Universal Prompt’s redesigned user interface, please visit the SharkPass information site.