Managing authentication mechanisms

Authentication mechanisms determine conditions that successfully authenticate a user. You can view, add, modify, and delete authentication mechanisms.

Procedure

  1. Log in to the local management interface.
  2. Click Secure Mobile Settings.
  3. Under Policy, click Authentication.
  4. Click Mechanisms.
  5. Perform any of the following actions:
    Add an authentication mechanism:
    Note: The Add button is not enabled if no custom authentication mechanism is imported in the appliance.
    1. Click the Add drop-down button.
    2. Select your authentication mechanism type.
    3. Complete the fields in the General tab.
    4. Click the Properties tab.
      1. Select a property that you want to configure.
      2. Click Modify.
      3. Enter the value for that property.
      4. Click OK.
    5. Save and deploy the changes.
    Modify an authentication mechanism:
    1. Select the authentication mechanism that you want to modify.
    2. Click Modify.
    3. Modify the authentication mechanism properties.
      1. Select a property that you want to configure.
      2. Click Modify.
      3. Enter the value for that property.
      4. Click OK.
    4. Save and deploy the changes.
    Delete a custom authentication mechanism:
    Note: The Delete button is not enabled when you select a predefined authentication mechanism. You cannot delete predefined authentication mechanisms.
    1. Select an authentication mechanism from the list. To select multiple authentication mechanisms, press and hold the Ctrl key and select several authentication mechanisms.
    2. Click Delete. A message prompts you to confirm the deletion.
    3. Click Delete.
    4. Save and deploy the changes.

What to do next

You can use your authentication mechanism in your authentication policy. See Managing authentication policies.