Multifactor Authentication (MFA) using RSA for Data Domain Local Users

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Why does MFA require RSA unrestricted authentication agent access?
  • Unrestricted access allows the authentication agent to perform all necessary operations without limitations, ensuring integration between the PowerProtect DD and RSA SecurID
Why does the rsa-am-server have to be type RADIUS Server instead of Standard Agent?
  • RADIUS inherently supports several security features
    • RADIUS encrypts the username and password during transmission
    • RADIUS provides a flexible and scalable authentication framework.
    • It can handle many users and devices, making it the best option for enterprise environments.
  • Standard is a local authentication or a simpler authentication mechanism for hard coded user accounts on the DD itself or a less secure protocol like Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP) without additional security features.

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Article Number: 000291044
Article Type: How To
Last Modified: 05 Mar 2025
Version:  1
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