R12.1-2025Jul03
Two-Factor Authentication

Two-factor authentication (2FA) is an identity and access management security method that requires two forms of identification to access resources and data. NetBrain supports two-factor authentication login to enhance user account security. Two-factor authentication with Authenticator App is introduced, which will be implemented after username/password authentication succeeds.

Use Scenario

After two-factor authentication is enabled, it will apply to login in the following scenarios:

  • Login to NetBrain main product local/LDAP/AD account.
  • Login to NetBrain Incident/Dashboard Portal with local/LDAP/AD account.
    Information Note: Two-Factor Authentication is not required for login to portal with access code.
  • Login to NetBrain main product with built-in admin account.
  • Re-login to NetBrain.
  • Login to Smart CLI.
  • Login to function portal.
  • Login to Chatbot

Basic Workflow

Workflow for system admin:

  • Enable two-factor authentication for all applicable user accounts and specify days within which users can skip 2FA setup.
  • Add excluded user accounts: 2FA is not enforced on the excluded user accounts.
  • Revoked two-factor authentication: 2FA configurations for a user account can be revoked.

Workflow for End user:

  • Users set up 2FA with an authenticator app upon their first login after 2FA is enabled (users can bypass 2FA setup if it is configured).
  • Users enter the verification code into their device to verify identity.

The following diagram shows the flow for end user: