Multi-factor authentication (YubiKey) for application launches

Applications with insufficient or no authentication can be further protected against unauthorized access by Appterix ZTAA with multi-factor authentication (MFA).

Applications permitted via the Allow Listing can only be executed with this function if a YubiKey assigned to the users in Appterix YubiKey Management has been plugged in.

How to assign a YubiKey to a user can be found here: User Assignment of YubiKeys

Central activation of MFA for application launches

You can centrally determine at the manufacturer, product or file level whether the recognition of a YubiKey assigned to the user is required for the application to start.

To do this, go to the Global Acceptance List and choose between the tabs manufacturers, Products and files. There you select the respective object from the Allow List and activate MFA the option Assigned YubiKey.

Local activation of MFA for application launches

Users with Application Access permission reference user or Advanced User Various settings can be made on the Appterix Agent themselves – including the local activation of MFA for application launches. To do this, the user opens the Appterix Agent about the tray icon and opens the area ApplicationsYou can now choose between the respective Allow Lists (AL) and the MFA at the level of the respective manufacturers, Products and files activated after double-clicking on the object.