Multiple Authentication Mode
Multiple Authentication Modes allow organizations to support and manage more than one authentication method within the same application environment. Instead of relying on a single authentication mechanism, administrators can configure different authentication types based on user roles, environments, or security requirements.
This flexibility ensures that security policies can adapt to business needs while maintaining a seamless user experience.
Logging into Visual Guard is the first step to accessing its robust security and identity management features. Visual Guard supports multiple authentication modes, allowing organizations to tailor the authentication process to their specific needs and infrastructure, ensuring flexibility and enhanced security.
Below are the 5 main authentication modes visual guard supports:
Authenticates users based on their Windows domain credentials, allowing seamless single sign-on (SSO) within an Active Directory environment
Uses credentials stored within Visual Guard repositories to verify user identity, independent of external systems.
Authenticates users directly against application or custom database tables, enabling integration with existing user data sources.
Prompts users to manually enter their Windows credentials for authentication, useful when automatic domain login is not possible.
Authenticates users without a password, using methods such as VGMagic link or SMS verification to enhance security and convenience.
Visual Guard supports Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) on top of the existing authentication methods, requiring users to provide additional verification beyond a username and password. This could include receiving a one-time password (secure code) or magic link via SMS or email and TOTP via microsoft authenticator. MFA enhances security by adding an extra layer of protection against unauthorized access, even if login credentials are compromised.