How do I enable MFA on Citrix NetScaler?

Instructions

  1. Log in to the administration interface for the SSL VPN appliance.
  2. On the dashboard, click the Configurations tab.
  3. Navigate to NetScaler Gateway|Virtual Servers.
  4. Select the virtual server that will be used for MFA.
  5. Click Edit.
  6. On the VPN Virtual Server page, navigate to Authentication and click the + symbol.

How do I set up Citrix Authenticator app?

Instructions

  1. Click on the admin name in the top right and click My Profile.
  2. Under Login Security, click Set up authenticator app.
  3. You will receive an email with a verification code; enter this code and your account password and click Verify.
  4. Download an Authenticator app that supports Time-based One-Time Password (TOTP).

Does Citrix support MFA?

In the Citrix world, this means enabling MFA on Citrix Gateway to protect entry points like StoreFront and Citrix Workspace. MFA protects from password spraying since the attacker requires a secondary authentication factor beyond what is available in the leaked password databases.

What Authenticator app does Citrix use?

Authenticator App (i.e. Microsoft or Google Authenticator)

How do I enable 2FA in Citrix?

To enable 2FA/MFA for Citrix Gateway endusers, go to 2-Factor Authentication >> 2FA Options For EndUsers. Select default Two-Factor authentication method for end users. Also, you can select particular 2FA methods, which you want to show on the end users dashboard.

How does Citrix authentication work?

Users log on to their devices using their smart cards and PINs. The Citrix Desktop Lock then silently authenticates users to StoreFront through the XenApp Services URL. Users are automatically authenticated when they access their desktops and applications, and are not prompted for their PINs again.

How do I enroll in two step verification?

Activate 2-Step Verification

  1. Open your Google Account.
  2. In the navigation panel, select Security.
  3. Under “Signing in to Google,” select 2-Step Verification. Get started.
  4. Follow the on-screen steps.

What is nFactor authentication?

nFactor authentication with NetScaler provides a way to configure flexible, agile multi-factor authentication schemas based on factors such as who is connecting and from where users are connecting from or if users fail authentication.

How does Citrix authentication work with Active Directory?

To connect your Active Directory to Citrix Cloud

  1. From the Citrix Cloud menu, select Identity and Access Management.
  2. From the Authentication tab, in Active Directory, click the ellipsis menu and select Connect.
  3. Click Install Connector to download the Cloud Connector software.

What is Citrix authentication manager?

Authentication Manager is used by SSP to automatically authenticate requests to StoreFront or the Web Interface. AM uses the credentials securely stored in SSO to authenticate with StoreFront or the Web Interface. NetScaler Gateway is not currently supported for Fast Connect use cases.

What are 2FA settings?

With 2-Step Verification (also known as two-factor authentication), you add an extra layer of security to your account in case your password is stolen. After you set up 2-Step Verification, you’ll sign in to your account in two steps using: Something you know, like your password. Something you have, like your phone.

What is two way factor authentication?

Two-factor authentication (2FA), sometimes referred to as two-step verification or dual-factor authentication, is a security process in which users provide two different authentication factors to verify themselves. 2FA is implemented to better protect both a user’s credentials and the resources the user can access.