G&D 2-factor authentication for KVM systems provides access control to critical data and systems. Until now, user authentication for KVM systems involved a password query. The optional 2FA introduces a second, ownership-based factor that provides an additional level of security. A Time-Based-OneTime-Password (TOTP) is valid for a limited time and can only be used once. 2FA can be implemented either through authenticator apps or hardware tokens, depending on the user’s individual requirements and preferences. The user can select between using the device’s internal authentication server or an external directory service such as LDAP, Active Directory, Radius, or TACACS+. Introduced at ISE 2023 for KVM-over-IP systems, the feature is now being incorporated into all G&D products with a network connection.
