Enhanced security is vital in Managed Print Services (MPS). Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) plays a key role in securing MPS systems. MFA ensures that important data remains safe. It helps prevent unauthorized access and data breaches.
MFA makes the login process safer. Users must prove their identity in more than one way. This can be with a password and something like a phone. By using MFA, MPS adds layers of security. This suits different roles and security needs.
Adding MFA improves the security of MPS. It allows only the right people to access important MPS data. MFA helps MPS be proactive in protecting data and improving security overall.
How Multi-Factor Authentication Works in MPS
Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) in MPS is a step-by-step process. It uses the NPS extension, RADIUS, and the Microsoft Authenticator app. Together, these ensure that logging in safely is a top priority.
Each time someone tries to sign in to MPS, here’s what happens. The NAS/VPN server turns their sign-in attempt into a RADIUS request. It then sends this request to the NPS server. The NPS server checks the user’s details against the Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS). This is the first check to make sure the user is who they say they are.
Next is the step with the NPS extension. It asks for more proof through the Microsoft Entra app. This second step is all about extra security. It’s like double-checking the user is really the right person.
Now comes the part where the second check happens. The Microsoft Entra ID is used to get the right user details. Then, the user’s chosen verification method is used. This could be a special code from the Microsoft Authenticator app. Or, it could be saying ‘yes’ to a notification on their phone.
All this time, the NPS extension talks with Azure STS. It makes sure special security tokens are ready. These tokens are like the final key. They open the door to MPS resources, but only for those who passed every security check.
Thanks to all these steps, only the right people get into MPS. It’s a detailed way to keep everything secure. This system is all about protecting important info. And it does a great job at keeping managed print services safe.
Setting Up Multi-Factor Authentication in MPS
Before you start with Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) in MPS, make sure you check some things. First, you need the right licenses for Microsoft Entra multifactor authentication. Then, your server must have software and libraries that are needed. The NPS extension for Microsoft Entra will help here by making it easy to set up many servers.
For MFA to work in MPS, the NPS server must reach certain URLs. It needs to connect using TCP port 443 and use certain UDP ports for RADIUS. You also must set up the VPN servers to talk correctly with the NPS server.
It’s wise to prep before installing by activating the NPS role on a server joined to the domain. Make sure your domain users are synced to the cloud. By doing all these steps, you can get MFA up and running in MPS. This will make your print services more secure, keeping them safe from hackers and other threats.
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