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Deploying Duo

If you are the administrator of a Caltech-owned system and would like to implement Duo multi-factor authentication to protect access to that system, IMSS can help.

Supported services

  • Windows (local logins, RDP connections, and/or credentialed UAC requests)
  • Linux/Unix (local logins, SSH connections, and/or sudo requests)
  • Other Duo integrations (see Duo Documentation for a complete lisit)

Getting started

  • For Windows and Linux integrations, local usernames on your system should match access.caltech usernames. This is necessary for a smooth setup and low maintenance deployment. Please discuss this with Information Security if you have any questions or concerns.
  • When you are ready to begin, email security@caltech.edu with the following information:
    • Duo integration type (e.g. Windows, Linux):
    • Number of systems you plan on deploying Duo on:
    • Descriptive name of the system or group of systems:
    • List other contacts responsible for these systems:
    • Confirm whether the usernames on these systems match each person's access.caltech username:
  • Information Security will respond with a secure link using Caltech 1Password containing a set of Duo API keys. If you have not yet used Caltech 1Password, you will first receive an invitation to sign up for an account.