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Since August 13, 2020 a '''2-factor authentication''' mechanism (2FA) is being enforced for logins to bwUniCluster 2.0 to improve security. In addition to the service password a second value, the '''second factor''', has to be entered on every login. |
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= How 2FA works = |
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For bwUniCluster we use six-digit, auto-generated, time-dependent '''One-Time Passwords''' (TOTP). These passwords are generated by a piece of software which is part of a special hardware device (a '''Hardware Token''') or of a normal application running on a common device (a '''Software Token'''). |
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The token has to be synchronized with a central server before it can be used for authentication and then generates an endless stream of six-digit values which can only be used once and are only valid during a very short interval of time. This makes it much harder for potential attackers to access the HPC system, even if they know the regular service password. |
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It is very important that the device which generates the One-Time Passwords and the device which is used to log into bwUniCluster 2.0 are not the same. Otherwise an attacker who gains access to your system can steal both the service password and the secret key of the software token application, which allows them to generate One-Time Passwords and log into the HPC system without your knowledge. |
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The most common solution is to use a mobile device (e.g. your smartphone or tablet) as a software token by installing one of the following apps: |
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* FreeOTP for [https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.fedorahosted.freeotp Android] or [https://apps.apple.com/de/app/freeotp-authenticator/id872559395 iOS] |
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* Google Authenticator for [https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.authenticator2 Android] or [https://apps.apple.com/de/app/google-authenticator/id388497605 iOS] |
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* Microsoft Authenticator for [https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.azure.authenticator Android], [https://apps.apple.com/de/app/microsoft-authenticator/id983156458 iOS] or [https://apps.apple.com/de/app/microsoft-authenticator/id983156458 Windows] |
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* LastPass Authenticator for [https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.lastpass.authenticator Android], [https://apps.apple.com/de/app/lastpass-authenticator/id1079110004 iOS] or [https://www.microsoft.com/de-de/p/lastpass-authenticator/9nblggh5l9d7?activetab=pivot:overviewtab Windows] |
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* Authy for [https://authy.com/download/ Mac] |
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These are only suggestions. You can use any application compatible with the [https://tools.ietf.org/html/rfc6238 TOTP] standard. |
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[[File:Freeotp-example.png|center|An example of the FreeOTP app on Android, displaying generated One-Time Passwords for various services|]] |
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= Token Management = |
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bwUniCluster 2.0 Tokens are be managed via the '''My Tokens''' menu entry on the central [https://bwidm.scc.kit.edu/ bwIDM] system. Here you can register, activate, deactivate and delete tokens. |
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== Registering a new token == |
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1. Registering a new Token starts with a click on '''New smartphone token'''. If you happen to own a USB hardware token device made by '''Yubikey''', you can click on '''New Yubikey token''' instead. |
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[[File:BwUniCluster 2.0 2fa register new empty.png|center|]] |
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2. A new windows opens. Click on '''Start''' to generate a new QR code. This may take a while. '''NOTE: The QR code contains a key which has to remain secret. Only use the QR code to link your software token app with bwIDM in the next step. Do not save the QR code, print it out or share it with someone else. You can always generate more codes later.''' |
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[[File:BwUniCluster 2.0 2fa register new qr.png|center|]] |
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