UVa Identity Token Authentication
Verifying Your Identity with a UVa Identity Token
Feb. 24, 2012: ITS is changing the name of the “ITS Two-Factor Identity Token” (“ITS Token”) to “UVa Identity Token”. This better reflects the device’s use — to protect UVa institutional data.
What is a UVa Identity Token?
The UVa Identity Token is a secure USB authentication device. Servers and services accessed with a UVa Identity Token house a wide variety of sensitive and privileged data. For that reason, two-factor authentication is required for access to the system. The two factors used are:
- possession of a hardware identity device (a UVa Identity Token) and
- knowledge of the password for the device.
Who Needs a UVa Identity Token?
Anyone with proper authorization to use a system that requires this level of security for access needs a UVa Identity Token. These systems include:
- Network Management
- Oracle Special Services
- JointVPN Users, which includes access to:
- the Integrated System (for some Oracle Responsibilities)
- the Clinical Subnet
- the Student Information System
- certain Departmental Servers
Obtaining a UVa Identity Token
If you will need a UVa Identity Token to access systems or services that use Token authentication, please contact your departmental LSP (Local Support Partner).
Supported Operating Systems
See UVa Identity Token Installation Instructions for a table of supported platforms and operating systems.
