How to Require MFA Every Time for AnyConnect with Azure AD

Mar 22, 2020
Security and SD-WAN

Welcome to Integrity Hotel Partners, your trusted resource in the Business and Consumer Services - Real Estate industry. In this comprehensive guide, we will walk you through the process of configuring Azure Active Directory (Azure AD) to require multi-factor authentication (MFA) every time your users connect to AnyConnect VPN. By implementing this vital security measure, you can protect your organization and its sensitive data from potential threats.

Why is Multi-Factor Authentication Important?

Multi-factor authentication adds an extra layer of security by requiring users to provide more than just their password during the login process. With the increasing number of cyberattacks and data breaches, it is crucial for businesses to adopt robust authentication mechanisms to prevent unauthorized access.

By configuring Azure AD to enforce MFA for AnyConnect VPN connections, you ensure that only authorized individuals with the correct credentials and an additional authentication factor can access your network resources. This significantly reduces the risk of unauthorized access and strengthens your overall security posture.

Configuring Azure AD for MFA with AnyConnect

Integrity Hotel Partners has prepared step-by-step instructions to help you implement MFA for AnyConnect VPN using Azure AD. Follow these detailed steps to enhance the security of your organization:

  1. Step 1: Access the Azure AD Portal

    Log in to the Azure AD portal using your admin credentials. If you don't have an Azure AD account, you can sign up for one at https://portal.azure.com.

  2. Step 2: Navigate to Conditional Access

    Once you're logged in, navigate to the Conditional Access section within the Azure AD portal. Conditional Access allows you to enforce specific security requirements based on various conditions such as user roles, locations, and more.

  3. Step 3: Create a New Policy

    Click on "New Policy" to create a new conditional access policy.

  4. Step 4: Define Policy Settings

    In the policy settings, specify the conditions under which the policy should apply. You can choose to target specific users, groups, or applications. Additionally, you can set the policy to apply only to AnyConnect VPN connections.

  5. Step 5: Configure the Controls

    Under the "Grant" section, select "Grant Access" and enable multi-factor authentication. Make sure to set the authentication method to "Require one of the selected methods" to give users flexibility in choosing their preferred MFA option.

  6. Step 6: Enable the Policy

    Save the policy and enable it by toggling the "Enable policy" button.

Add an Extra Layer of Security with MFA Every Time

By requiring MFA every time your users connect to AnyConnect VPN with Azure AD, you add an additional layer of security to your organization's network infrastructure. This ensures that even if passwords are compromised, unauthorized access is nearly impossible without the user's approved, second authentication factor.

At Integrity Hotel Partners, your security is our priority. Implementing MFA with Azure AD and AnyConnect will help safeguard your valuable assets, protect your sensitive information, and bolster your defense against potential threats.

For more information and expert insights on securing your business and consumer services in the real estate industry, stay tuned to our blog and follow Integrity Hotel Partners for future updates!

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