Specops Secure Access


MFA for Windows Logon, RDP, VPN, & SaaS Applications.

AI tools are automating credential attacks at scale, so MFA is increasingly a non-negotiable for compliance. Specops Secure Access defends against password attacks and fulfills compliance & cybersecurity insurance requirements. Includes SSO support for SaaS applications via OIDC and SAML, and integrates with SIEM, SOC, & Analytics platform for full security event visibility.

MFA with Specops Secure Access

Secure MFA with minimal friction 

Stop Account Takeovers

Add a key layer of defense against credential-based attacks. 

Reduce User Friction

Offline auth and wide compatibility options keep users moving. 

Support Compliance

Satisfy regulatory audits and cyber insurance conditions.

Modern Password Protection Requires MFA

Microsoft found passwords are attacked 1287 times per second. The number of attacks on the password mean the password is more vulnerable than ever. Modern Active Directory password protection must include a layered approach. Specops Secure Access adds this important MFA layer to the Windows logon, RDP and VPN authentications. Together with Specops Password Policy, organizations can ensure their Active Directory password defenses are more complete.

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Increase Security for Windows Logon, RDP and VPN connections

  • Secure authentications at the Windows logon (and unlock) screens with a second factor to better protect against password attacks
  • Add a second layer to VPN connections in Windows environments, ensuring the user connecting to your network is who they say they are
  • Harden Remote Desktop Protocol connections with a second factor to better secure remote access

Fulfill Compliance and Cybersecurity Insurance Requirements

  • Feed authentication event data to your SIEM or SOC platform via the Specops Event API, for full visibility across your security tooling
  • Ensure your cybersecurity insurance rates remain reasonable or avoid being denied coverage
  • Fulfill cybersecurity compliance requirements like that of NIST and PCI
  • Comply with privacy regulations like GDPR and HIPAA

Centralize Authentication with SSO

  • Extend Specops authentication to third-party SaaS applications, reducing the need for separate identity providers 
  • Support for OpenID Connect and SAML enables SSO across a wide range of modern applications. 
  • Manage user access from a single place, simplifying administration and reducing your identity attack surface 
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Offline Mode Ensures Access to Your Network and End User Devices Remains Protected at All Times

  • Offline authentication methods like OTP authenticators ensure end users can authenticate even during connection interruptions
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Compliance Readiness 

Simplify your compliance and audit efforts. Specops Secure Access is designed to align with these common regulatory and industry requirements:

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Features

We help increased your defenses against Active Directory password attacks with another layer of protection with MFA for Windows Logon, RDP and VPN, making it harder for attackers to gain unauthorized access to your network. Accessible from any web browser, the Windows logon screen, and the mobile app.

Enforce MFA for Windows logon, adding a second factor to the Active Directory logon

Extend Specops authentication to SaaS applications via SSO, with support for OpenID Connect (OIDC) and SAML

Enable MFA for Virtual Private Network (VPN) connections that support the RADIUS protocol

Apply MFA for Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) connections, strengthening remote access security

Allow users to authenticate with biometrics or push notifications without an existing 3rd party identity service with the included Specops:ID mobile app

Allow users to authenticate with text message, hardware tokens like Yubikey, or 3rd party providers like Microsoft Authenticator and Google Authenticator

Secure offline logons with One-Time-Passcode (OTP) authentication

Customizable “remember me” settings to reduce the number of MFA prompts a user experiences at logon/unlock, VPN or RDP

Integrates with SIEM, SOC, & Analytics platform for full security event visibility

Granular, GPO-driven targeting for any GPO level, computer, user, or group population 

Frequently Asked Questions

Specops Secure Access is a multi-factor authentication (MFA) solution that adds an additional security layer to Windows logon, Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP), and RADIUS connections e.g. VPN, Remote Desktop Gateway Services. It helps organizations strengthen access controls in hybrid environments and meet compliance requirements.

Specops Secure Access allows users to authenticate with their mobile device Biometrics using the Specops:ID mobile app. Secure Access also has flexible 2nd factor options they can use Yubikeys, mobile SMS message, or 3rd party providers like Microsoft Authenticator and Google Authenticator. Offline authentication is also available using one-time password (OTP) via those authenticator apps or using Yubikey.

Yes. The solution supports offline authentication via OTP authenticators or Yubikey, ensuring users can securely log in even without a network connection.

Enrollment is guided automatically upon a user’s first authentication attempt through the Specops Client. Administrators can also utilise existing enrollments from other Specops Authentication products for password resets or encryption key recovery.

Yes. It integrates seamlessly with other Specops products, such as Specops Password Policy and Specops uReset.

 

Once the Specops Client is installed and configured, users enter their Windows passsword and are then prompted for the second authentication factor before gaining access to their desktop.

Yes. Organizations using VPN or RDP can enable MFA for remote connections via RADIUS.

Yes. Users can authenticate biometrically using the Specops:ID mobile app.

Specops Secure Access requires a Windows Server to host the Gatekeeper, which connects to Active Directory. Client computers must be domain-joined Windows 10 or Windows 11 devices with the Specops Client and CefSharp runtime installed. The system must have internet access to reach the Specops Cloud when enrolling. Integration with RADIUS (Windows NPS Server) is supported for VPN and RDP authentication scenarios. Multiple Gatekeepers can be deployed for redundancy.

 

Secure Access can be customized to align with organizational needs. Administrators can apply custom branding such as logos and colors, adjust MFA and authentication policies, and configure trusted networks. The solution also allows customization of SMTP and email settings, as well as delegation of administrative roles and scopes within Active Directory.

Secure Access can be customized to align with organizational needs. Administrators can apply custom branding such as logos and colors, adjust MFA and authentication policies, and configure trusted networks. The solution also allows customization of SMTP and email settings, as well as delegation of administrative roles and scopes within Active Directory.

Specops provides comprehensive support resources for Secure Access, including detailed installation and administration guides, troubleshooting articles, and release notes. Additional documentation, product datasheets, and a searchable knowledge base are available on the Specops website. Customers can also contact the Specops Support team or their product specialist for technical assistance.

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Datasheet

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