Sync Entra ID Users for MFA with Just a Few Clicks

Unlock unparalleled security for your cloud-based user directory by seamlessly syncing your Microsoft Entra ID (formerly Azure AD) users directly into the Rublon Admin Console and enabling robust multi-factor authentication with just a few clicks. Whether you’re managing a small team or an enterprise-wide directory, Rublon’s MFA for Entra ID is a piece of cake with our latest Entra ID Sync feature. Streamline user enrollment and ongoing security management with ease and bolster your security posture today.

Entra ID Sync Directly From the Rublon Admin Console

Enabling Directory Sync for some external directories—such as Active Directory (AD) and OpenLDAP—is tied to installing and configuring the on-premises Rublon Authentication Proxy. This approach securely bridges your external directory to the Rublon Admin Console, allowing you to centralize user management and enhance your security posture.

Our goal is to eventually let you sync users and groups from various external directories directly from the cloud-based Rublon Admin Console, without additional software installations.

The trailblazer of this new approach is our latest addition to the Rublon Admin Console: Entra ID Sync, enabling you to quickly enable MFA for Entra ID users and groups. You can find this feature in the new Directory Sync tab under Users.

While the Rublon Authentication Proxy remains the only way to sync users from Active Directory and OpenLDAP, we are planning to allow these synchronizations to be performed from the Admin Console in the foreseeable future. For now, you can learn more about AD Sync via the Auth Proxy in How to synchronize users from Entra ID using Directory Sync.

Why MFA for Entra ID is Essential for Your Organization

Implementing MFA for Entra ID ensures that only authorized users can access your resources, reducing the risk of unauthorized access and data breaches. Rublon MFA’s Entra ID Sync is essential for your organization because of:

• Compliance with regulatory requirements and industry standards.
• Seamless MFA for Microsoft Entra ID users.
• Effortless enrollment and centralized management of Entra ID MFA directly from the Rublon Admin Console.
• Enhanced protection against phishing, credential theft, and other cyber threats.

Benefits of Rublon Entra ID Sync

• Sync Users Directly From Entra ID to the Rublon Admin Console:
  Does not require deploying additional software for sync purposes.
• Keeps User Data Current:
  Ensures that user information remains accurate and up-to-date.
• Cuts Down on Administrative Tasks:
  Automates user data updates, saving time and effort.
• Enables Direct Web-Based Sync:
  Accessible via the Rublon Admin Console in any browser.
• Offers True Cross-Platform Support:
  Compatible with macOS, Windows, and Linux.
• Provides Regular Automatic Updates:
  Scheduled synchronizations occur twice daily.
• Allows On-Demand Syncs:
  Manual synchronization is available at any time.
• Supports Selective Group Sync:
  Sync all users or just specific groups as needed.
• Ensures Consistent User IDs:
  Supports username normalization and aliases.

MFA for Entra ID: How to Get Started

Ready to see Entra ID Sync in action? Head over to our Entra ID Sync Documentation for step-by-step instructions on how to sync users from Entra ID into the Rublon Admin Console, thus enabling robust multi-factor authentication for Microsoft Entra ID. You will learn how to:

1. Enable automatic syncs and perform manual syncs when needed.
2. Authorize the Rublon Admin Console to connect with your Entra ID instance.
3. Select which groups and attributes to synchronize.

How to synchronize users from Entra ID using Directory Sync

MFA for Entra ID Users: What to Do Next?

After synchronizing your Entra ID users into the Rublon Admin Console, your users are fully integrated into the Rublon MFA platform. This means you can leverage these imported users to enforce multi-factor authentication across your entire organization and on various applications.

Use the Same User Base Across Applications

The synchronized users are not limited to a single use case. Whether you are securing web applications, cloud services, or on-premises systems, you can use the same Entra ID user base to enable robust MFA for all your critical resources. This unified approach simplifies management while strengthening your security posture.

Add MFA to Windows Logon and RDP

In addition to standard application protection, you can also secure Windows Logon and Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) sessions with our robust multi-factor authentication (MFA). Install the Rublon MFA for Windows Logon and RDP connector to enable MFA for Entra ID user logins on your Windows endpoints. This connector leverages the existing Entra ID user credentials to provide an extra layer of security and enable MFA for Azure AD logins to Windows Logon and RDP.

More Directory Sync Options – Coming Soon

As we continue to enhance Directory Sync, we are planning to add support for Active Directory and additional directory services directly in the Admin Console, removing the need for using the Rublon Authentication Proxy for sync purposes entirely. While you currently still need the Auth Proxy for AD Sync, our end goal is for this not to be a requirement.

Enhanced Entra ID & Security Integrations – Coming Soon

Rublon’s Entra ID User Sync is just the beginning of our journey toward fully native integrations within the M365 ecosystem. Building on this foundation, we are actively working to position Rublon as a trusted external authentication method for Entra ID.

In addition, we’re developing further integrations—such as automatically pushing logs to Microsoft Sentinel—to enhance your security posture and streamline threat monitoring. As always, our roadmap is driven by customer demand and evolving industry standards, so stay tuned for these upcoming innovations.

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Make Strong MFA for Entra ID Your Security Standard

With Entra ID Sync, enforcing robust MFA across your organization’s Entra ID user base has never been simpler. A few clicks, a brief configuration, and you’re on your way to stronger workforce security—all from the convenience of your browser. Go ahead, give it a try, and see the difference it makes.