New Security Features:

Digital demands in mechanical engineering are rising: customer portals manage sensitive data while needing to meet high standards for both user-friendliness and security. Our digital transformation solution EquipmentCloud® and IoT device management KontronGrid now address these needs with Single Sign-On (SSO) and Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA), delivering enhanced security and convenience.

Single sign-on: simple access with maximum security

With the new SSO feature, you can securely use multiple applications with a single sign-on. Authentication is handled by external identity providers such as Azure Active Directory. This reduces password risks and simplifies operations.

The ability to integrate multiple identity providers is particularly innovative. This means that not only your teams, but also your customers and their employees can benefit from this feature. For example, your customers' machine operators can use their own company's identity provider to access the customer portal securely and without additional passwords. Access rights are managed decentrally by the domain administrator, putting control in the hands of your customers.

Multi-factor authentication (MFA): A second layer of protection against cyber attacks

MFA completes the security picture. It requires a second factor in addition to the password, such as a unique code or biometric. MFA provides effective protection against phishing and other attacks.

Implementing SSO and MFA has many benefits for all stakeholders. Organizations benefit from centralized user management, a significant reduction in the burden on IT, and compliance with new regulations such as NIS2 and the Cyber Resilience Act. Customer organizations can seamlessly integrate their existing identity providers and gain full control of their user management. In turn, end users enjoy easy and secure access – both in the web portal and via mobile applications.

EquipmentCloud® and KontronGrid take security to the next level with SSO and MFA. These features combine convenience and protection, making companies fit for the challenges of digital transformation.