Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) for Sophos VPN

Last updated on May 16, 2024

Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) for Sophos VPN is an extra layer of security added to the traditional username and password credentials during VPN logins. Sophos VPN Two-Factor Authentication provides top-notch security for users who log in to Sophos UTM VPN (Sophos SG routers) and Sophos Firewall VPN (Sophos XG and XGS routers). Even if hackers steal a user’s password, Sophos VPN 2FA will stop them from connecting to the corporate network.

Overview of 2FA for Sophos VPN

Rublon integrates with Sophos VPN to enable Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) for Sophos VPN user logins, including Sophos UTM VPN and Sophos XG Firewall SSL VPN, IPsec VPN, and PPTP VPN.

Rublon introduces Two-Factor Authentication to Sophos VPN in a number of ways.

Before You Start

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