On-premise MFA for when cloud isn't an option

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The need to implement multi-factor authentication on-premise vs in the cloud

Despite the advantages of moving to the cloud and in spite of security assurances, there are still organisations that are reliant on on-premise applications and data storage.

For those companies seeking more control of their data and security, mission-critical organisations who are unable to countenance even an hour’s downtime, or those taking a phased approach to cloud migration, the on-premise environment is still very much part of the picture and likely to remain so.

Multi-factor authentication on-premise delivers:

Regulatory compliance
Data residency/sovereignty
Resilience and business continuity

Key business challenges solved by on-premise MFA solutions

Regulatory compliance

For any company or public sector organisation that deals with customers, protecting data privacy and meeting data protection rules is very important. Moving data to the cloud means relying on the cloud provider’s security and access controls, which puts them in charge. Organisations that need to protect sensitive personal data, like health information or other confidential details, may need stricter control to meet regulations like PCI DSS, DORA, and NIS2.

Data residency/sovereignty

With varying data privacy laws across countries, some organisations may need to keep certain data on-premise to ensure it remains within national borders. If your Zero Trust policy prohibits transferring data abroad, be cautious of cloud applications that may back up data to servers in other countries.

Resilience and business continuity

No cloud provides 100% availability and for essential organisations just an hour’s outage can be critical. With more and more security breaches of cloud-based solutions, is the cloud safe enough for your data?

Security sensitive industries that require on-premise MFA solutions

Certain industries demand the utmost security, making on-premise MFA essential. These include:

Government and defence organisations with sensitive, uncompromisable data
Insurance and healthcare companies managing large volumes of confidential information
Transport and national infrastructure sectors, where uninterrupted services are critical
Any business and organisation that cannot tolerate downtime and security risks

There are businesses which prefer to use a combination of on-premise and cloud applications. In those cases, MFA is needed across both environments, ensuring the same functionality no matter the deployment type.

What to consider when choosing an on-premise MFA solution

The majority of new vendors in the MFA market provide software-as-a-service (SaaS) implementations, which typically means that the primary option is a cloud solution, which comes with data and security control risks.

Some MFA vendors offer both on-premise and cloud solutions, but often maintain separate code bases for each. Alternatively, they may be in the process of transitioning entirely to a cloud-based code structure. This can restrict feature availability and limit your ability to deploy the same functionality across different environments.

SecurEnvoy MFA offers both a stand alone on-premise mfa solution as well as a cloud solution so you can deploy the right option for your business.

Authentication

An important consideration when deploying a complete on-premise solution. Many forms of MFA require the internet for connection in order to send a request to a mobile phone, whether it is for SMS or Push OTP. For a full on-premise solution, consider using an OTP app on phone and hardware tokens

Enrolment of new users

When implementing MFA securely, you might consider using internal enrolment for new users on the local area network, rather than public-facing enrolment. Alternatively choose the one most suited for the security levels needed

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SecurEnvoy MFA delivers a true on-premise MFA solution

SecurEnvoy provides a complete on-premise MFA solution that addresses security-sensitive organisations’ challenges. It’s user-friendly, cost-effective, and offers the same features for both on-premise and cloud deployments. With various authentication methods available, businesses can select the best option for their specific needs.

SecurEnvoy MFA supports multiple authentication methods across on-premise, private, or public cloud environments.

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