Configuring Two-Factor Authentication

Two-factor authentication is an authentication method that requires two independent pieces of information to establish identity and privileges. Two-factor authentication is stronger and more rigorous than traditional password authentication that only requires one factor (the user’s password).

SonicWall Inc.’s implementation of two-factor authentication either uses two separate RADIUS authentication servers, or partners with two of the leaders in advanced user authentication: RSA and VASCO. If you are using RSA, you must have the RSA Authentication Manager and RSA SecurID tokens. If you are using VASCO, you must have the VASCO IdentiKey and Digipass tokens.