Protectimus for OWA & EAC
We've created an installer that helps to set up OWA two-factor authentication (Exchange 2013, 2016, 2019) and Exchange Admin Center (EAC) in just a few minutes
Exchange Server 2013, 2016, 2019
Easy integration
Direct protection for Exchange
2FA for Exchange Admin Center
Group Policies Configuration
Supports OCRA Algorithm
OWA 2-Factor Authentication: Two Options
We offer two solutions for protecting access to Microsoft Exchange Outlook Web Access and Exchange Admin Center with multi-factor authentication
Set up two-factor authentication for Outlook Web App (OWA) or Exchange Admin Center (EAC) using the Protectimus OWA 2FA component. For hassle-free integration, download the installer and setup instructions below.
Set up two-factor authentication directly in Active Directory using the Protectimus DSPA (Dynamic Strong Password Authentication) component.
- configure two-factor authenticationfor Outlook Web App and Exchange Admin Center exclusevely, multi-factor authentication will not be activated for any other services connected to Active Directory
- use either Protectimus Cloud Multi-Factor Authentication Service or Protectimus Local MFA Platform
- configure group policies during installation
- activate two-factor authentication only for the selected Active Directory group;- set the frequency with which users will enter one-time passwords to continue working with OWA, for example, every 12 hours
- use any 2FA tokens for OWA and EAC two-factor authentication – HOTP, TOTP, or OCRA OTP tokens.
After deploying the Protectimus DSPA component in your infrastructure, users’ passwords in AD will consist of two parts: a static part (the user’s standard password) and a dynamic part (a temporary password generated using the TOTP algorithm; the password change interval can be set by the administrator). A sample password of this type might look like “Password123456”, where “Password” is the static part, and “123456” is the dynamic part. A strategy like this enables you to deploy two-factor authentication for all systems connected to Active Directory at once, including Outlook Web.
To use the Protectimus OWA component for multi factor authentication in OWA Webmail login, all you need to do is select a payment plan in our SaaS service. If you need it, the server component is also available as an on-premise platform. Additionally, with Protectimus OWA, your Web Outlook users will be able to use any one-time password delivery method, from email and SMS to hardware tokens.
If you choose the Protectimus DSPA component, you’ll also need to purchase the Protectimus on-premise platform (for which prices start at $199 per month). The range of compatible tokens is more limited: for Microsoft multi-factor authentication via Protectimus DSPA you can choose the Protectimus Smart app, messaging service chatbots, or special hardware TOTP tokens produced only upon request.
Advanced features
Not only do we deliver and verify one-time passwords, but we also want to make the process of protecting Outlook OWA and Microsoft Outlook Exchange login with two-factor authentication as convenient for administrators as it is for users
User self-service
Time-based filters
Time-based filters allow you to configure OWA multi-factor authentication so that users can only log in to their accounts at certain times of day, such as during business hours. This precludes the possibility of accounts being compromised outside business hours, increasing the security level of your infrastructure.
Analytics and notifications
We provide detailed reports about the operation of the Protectimus Outlook Web App two-factor authentication service: the number of successful and failed authentications, financial information, and much more. Administrators can also receive notifications for each important system event by email or phone.
Cloud Service or On-premise Platform
Protectimus is one of the few OWA two-factor authentication providers offering a choice of two cooperation models: SAAS or on-premise platform. But as our cloud service is already set up, ready to use, and available 24/7, we recommend you to start testing our OWA multi-factor auth service by registering at service.protectimus.com
Cloud Service
The SaaS model is convenient. This is especially true when you don’t have a large number of users (less than 99) to protect with OWA two factor auth. You don’t need to think about purchasing and supporting new equipment on which to install the Protectimus two-factor authentication server, nor deploying a failover cluster or securing more infrastructure. We’ve taken care of all that for you. A powerful server cluster and load balancer work to ensure the stability of the Protectimus cloud service, distributing the load equally among all servers. We constantly monitor the state of our infrastructure and receive notifications for even the slightest deviation from the norm. All sensitive information is encrypted using a Hardware Security Module. Register for the Protectimus cloud service (service.protectimus.com) and start using Outlook Web App 2-factor authentication the very same day.
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Local server
Often, corporate policies or legal regulations require the installation of a two-factor authentication server on the client’s premises. The Protectimus on-premise platform for Outlook Web App 2-step verification is ideal for these cases. Installing the Protectimus server on your own premises gives you full control over all data and processes, though it also comes with the burden of protecting the system from external threats and ensuring fault tolerance. There is no difference between the features of the cloud-based service and the local Protectimus platform for Outlook 2-factor authentication. User self-service, geographic and time-based filters, and event monitoring are all available in the on-premise version. What’s more, since the authentication server is installed within your enterprise network, you can set up two-factor authentication for Outlook Web App as an offline service.
OTP tokens for Microsoft OWA
You can choose any of these OTP tokens for 2-factor authentication in Microsoft Outlook Web App: SMS; email; the free Protectimus Smart app; OTP delivery via Telegram, Viber, or Facebook Messenger; both traditional and reprogrammable hardware tokens
How to set up OWA two-factor authentication with Protectimus
Registering with the Service
Register with the cloud-based Protectimus multi-factor authentication service
Choose a payment plan
Navigate to the Service plans and activate the plan that meets your needs. To start testing the two-factor authentication solution for OWA, you can just activate the Free plan for now.
Create a resource
Resources are used to logically group users and tokens. Navigate to the Resources section. Then, click Add Resource and create a resource.
