Multi-Factor Authentication (2FA/MFA) for Kemp

Last updated on May 16, 2024

Overview of MFA for Kemp

Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) for Kemp is an extra layer of security that requires users to provide two authentication factors to gain access. This additional security measure prevents unauthorized users from gaining access to the resource even if they have the user’s login credentials. Enabling Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) or Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) for Kemp ensures that users successfully complete both authentication factors – such as entering their Active Directory / RADIUS username and password, and then completing a secondary authentication method like a Mobile Push or Email Link – before granting access to the resource.

Rublon integrates with Kemp Load Balancer to enable Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) and Multi-Factor Authentication for users logging in to Kemp.

Rublon introduces Multi-Factor Authentication in a number of ways.

Rublon Authentication Proxy is used for integration via the RADIUS protocol.
Rublon Access Gateway is used for integration via the SAML protocol.

Note that both Rublon Authentication Proxy and Rublon Access Gateway can be used for both RADIUS and LDAP(S) authentication sources.

Before you start

Ensure you have properly configured Kemp.

Ensure that you have properly set up your authentication source, that is an external Identity Provider (IdP) like FreeRADIUS, FreeIPA, OpenLDAP or Microsoft Active Directory.

Configuration of MFA for Kemp

Depending on your requirements, you will have to use either Rublon Authentication Proxy or Rublon Access Gateway. Both solutions have their advantages.

Both Rublon Authentication Proxy and Rublon Access Gateway support RADIUS (FreeRADIUS) and LDAP (FreeIPA, OpenLDAP, Microsoft Active Directory) authentication sources.

Rublon Authentication Proxy supports the following Authentication Methods: Email Link, Mobile Push, Passcode.

Rublon Access Gateway supports all Authentication Methods.

MFA for Kemp using RADIUS

Integrate Kemp Load Balancer with Rublon to introduce Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) to your logins. You have to install and configure Rublon Authentication Proxy before configuring Rublon 2FA for Kemp using RADIUS.

How to enable MFA for Kemp – RADIUS

Rublon MFA for Kemp using SAML

Integrate Kemp Load Balancer with Rublon to introduce Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) to your logins. You have to install and configure Rublon Access Gateway before configuring Rublon 2FA for Kemp using SAML.

How to enable MFA for Kemp – SAML

Troubleshooting of MFA for Kemp

If you encounter any issues with your Rublon integration, please contact Rublon Support.