Store OTP secret data in an encrypted format
Starting from Citrix ADC release 13.0 build 41.20, the OTP secret data can be stored in an encrypted format instead of plain text.
Previously, the Citrix ADC appliance stored OTP secret as a plain text in AD. Storing OTP secret in plain text poses a security threat as a malicious attacker or an admin might exploit the data by viewing the shared secret of other users.
The encryption parameter enables encryption of OTP secret in AD. When you register a new device with Citrix ADC version 13.0 build 41.20, and enable the encryption parameter, the OTP secret is stored in an encrypted format, by default. However, if the encryption parameter is disabled, the OTP secret is stored in plain text format.
For devices registered prior to 13.0 build 41.20, you must perform the following as a best practice:
- Upgrade the 13.0 Citrix ADC appliance to 13.0 build 41.20.
- Enable the encryption parameter on the appliance.
- Use the OTP secret migration tool to migrate OTP secret data from plain text format to encrypted format.
For details about the OTP secret migration tool, see OTP encryption tool.
Important
Citrix recommends you as an admin to ensure the following criteria is met:
A new certificate must be configured to encrypt OTP secrets if you are not using KBA as part of self-service password reset feature.
To bind the certificate to VPN global, you can use the following command:
bind vpn global -userDataEncryptionKey <certificate name>If you are already using a certificate to encrypt KBA, you can use the same certificate to encrypt OTP secrets.
To enable OTP encryption data by using the CLI
At the command prompt, type:
set aaa otpparameter [-encryption ( ON | OFF )]
Example
set aaa otpparameter -encryption ON
To configure the OTP encryption by using the GUI
- Navigate to Security > AAA – Application Traffic and click Change authentication AAA OTP Parameter under Authentication Settings section.
- On the Configure AAA OTP Parameter page, select OTP Secret encryption.
- Click OK.
Configuring the number of end-user devices for receiving OTP notifications
Administrators can now configure the number of devices that an end user can register to receive OTP notification or authentication.
To configure the number of devices in OTP by using the CLI
At the command prompt, type:
set aaa otpparameter [-maxOTPDevices <positive_integer>]
Example
set aaa otpparameter -maxOTPDevices 4
To configure the number of devices by using the GUI
- Navigate to Security > AAA – Application Traffic, click Change authentication AAA OTP Parameter under Authentication Settings section.
- On the Configure AAA OTP Parameter page, enter the value for Max OTP device Configured.
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Click OK.
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