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Configure Additional Authentication Methods for AD FS

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In order to enable multifactor authentication (MFA), you must select at least one extra authentication method. By default, in Active Directory Federation Services (AD FS) in Windows Server, you can select Certificate Authentication (in other words, smart card-based authentication) as an extra authentication method.

Note

If you select Certificate Authentication, ensure that the smart card certificates have been provisioned securely and have pin requirements.

Did you know that Microsoft Azure provides similar functionality in the cloud? Learn more about Microsoft Azure identity solutions.

Create a hybrid identity solution in Microsoft Azure:

Microsoft and third-party authentication methods

You can also configure and enable Microsoft and third-party authentication methods in AD FS in Windows Server. Once installed and registered with AD FS, you can enforce MFA as part of the global or per-relying-party authentication policy.

Below is an alphabetical list of Microsoft and third-party providers with MFA offerings currently available for AD FS in Windows Server.

Provider Offering Link to learn more
Akamai Technologies Akamai MFA Integrating Akamai MFA with Microsoft AD FS
aPersona aPersona Adaptive multifactor authentication for Microsoft AD FS SSO aPersona ASM AD FS Adapter
Cyphercor Inc. LoginTC multifactor authentication for AD FS LoginTC AD FS Connector
Duo Security Duo MFA Adapter for AD FS Duo Authentication for AD FS
Futurae Futurae Authentication Suite for AD FS Futurae Strong Authentication
Green Rocket Security GreenRADIUS MFA Adapter for AD FS GreenRADIUS MFA for AD FS
inWebo Technologies inWebo Enterprise Authentication service inWebo Enterprise Authentication
Microsoft Corp. Microsoft Azure MFA Configure Azure MFA as authentication provider with AD FS
Mideye Mideye Authentication Provider for AD FS Mideye two-factor authentication with Microsoft Active Directory Federation Service
Okta Okta MFA for Active Directory Federation Services Okta MFA for Active Directory Federation Services (AD FS)
One Identity Defender AD FS Defender AD FS Adapter
Ping Identity PingID MFA Adapter for AD FS PingID MFA Adapter for AD FS
RSA RSA SecurID Authentication Agent for Microsoft Active Directory Federation Services RSA SecurID Authentication Agent for Microsoft Active Directory Federation Services
SecureMFA SecureMFA OTP Provider AD FS multifactor authentication Providers
Swisscom Mobile ID Authentication Service and Signature Services Mobile ID Authentication Service
Symantec Symantec Validation and ID Protection Service (VIP) Symantec Validation and ID Protection Service (VIP)
Thales SafeNet Trusted Access (STA) Authentication with AD Federation Services
Trusona Essential (passwordless MFA) and Executive (Essential + Identity Proofing) Trusona multifactor authentication

Custom Authentication Method for AD FS in Windows Server

We now provide instructions for building your own custom authentication method for AD FS in Windows Server. For more information, see Build a Custom Authentication Method for AD FS in Windows Server 2012 R2.

See Also

Manage Risk with Additional multifactor authentication for Sensitive Applications