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Cybersecurity

Secure your accounts

These steps will guide you through the basics of securing your 51 account; either as a periodic review or if you are concerned someone else may have accessed your account. From creating strong passwords to understanding multi-factor authentication (MFA), you can ensure your account and data remain safe. 

1

Reset your password

Go to and enter your 51 email address.

It's not safe to use the same password for multiple accounts. To create a strong and unique password, you can use a free online tool (like). To make it even easier, use a password manager to store your passwords.

More info: Passwords & password managers >

2

Review your sign-in activity

Go to and sign in with your 51 email address. You should recognize each activity here. If you don't, click the link below the activity that says "Look unfamiliar? Secure your account".

More info:

3

Review your authentication (MFA) methods

Navigate to and sign in with your 51 account. Once signed in, click Security info in the left-hand pane. You should recognize the MFA methods here. If you don't recognize (or don't use) one, remove it.

More info:

Learn more about how MFA works to protect your account.

4

Review your personal accounts

It's a good idea to review the security of your personal accounts too. Often attackers will use breaches or information from other sites (like social media) to target other accounts you own.

  • Check if your email address has been included in any breaches using the Have I Been Pwned database: (For more information, ).
  • Use a strong, unique password for every account. Do not use the same password for multiple accounts. For more information on creating strong password, and using password managers, see: .
  • Wherever possible, enable and use multi-factor authentication (sometimes called second-factor or 2FA).
  • For information on how attackers target social media, and what you can do to protect your online identity, see:

More resources

For more information and resources, check out:

  • : If an unusual sign in is detected on your account, you will receive an automated email. Learn more about this email and what to do if you receive it.
  • : For information about multi-factor authentication (MFA) and how it helps secure your account from unauthorized access.
  • : For information on email security, including how to identify spam & phishing.

If you have any other questions or concerns, you can reach out to the Cybersecurity team: cybersecurity@ufv.ca or .

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