--- title: Blog posts tagged "Authentication" description: Canonical makes open source secure, reliable and easy to use, providing support for Ubuntu and a portfolio of enterprise-grade technologies. Founded in 2004, Canonical operates globally with team members in over 80 countries. url: https://canonical.com/blog/tag/authentication?format=md --- # Blog posts tagged "Authentication" #### [How to manage Ubuntu fleets using on-premises Active Directory and ADSys](https://canonical.com/blog/manage-ubuntu-fleets-active-directory) The “hybrid fleet” is today’s reality: organizations diversify operating systems while Microsoft Active Directory (AD) remains the dominant identity “source of truth.” IT administrators must ensure Linux machines, like Ubuntu desktops and servers, behave as first-class citizens in this environment. Efficient Linux management demands unifi --- Cloud and server #### [How to Harden Ubuntu SSH: From static keys to cloud identity](https://canonical.com/blog/how-to-harden-ubuntu-ssh-cloud) 30 years after its introduction, Secure Shell (SSH) remains the ubiquitous gateway for administration, making it a primary target for brute force attacks and lateral movement within enterprise environments. For system administrators and security architects operating under the weight of regulatory frameworks like SOC2, HIPAA, and PCI-DSS, --- Cloud and server #### [Modern Linux identity management: from local auth to the cloud with Ubuntu](https://canonical.com/blog/modern-linux-identity-management-ubuntu) The modern enterprise operates in a hybrid world where on-premises infrastructure coexists with cloud services, and security threats evolve daily. IT administrators are tasked with a difficult balancing act: maintaining traditional local workflows while managing the inevitable shift toward cloud-native architectures. Identity has emerged --- Cloud and server #### [Extra Factor Authentication: how to create zero trust IAM with third-party IdPs](https://canonical.com/blog/how-to-implement-zero-trust-into-third-party-idps) In this article, I’ll explore an original and robust method for using third-party IdPs that allows you to maintain a zero trust security posture, thanks to Extra Factor Authentication. Find it on our Charm hub! --- Security #### [Two-factor authentication coming to Ubuntu One](https://canonical.com/blog/two-factor-authentication-coming-to-ubuntu-one) What is 2-factor authentication (2FA)? Two factor authentication (2FA) increases your account security further than just using a username and password. In addition to a password (the first factor), you need another factor to access your account. A great example to demonstrate this is when you withdraw money from an ATM. To access your ban --- Security