Access RouterOS using Multi-Factor Authentication

With various data breach events happening in the world, we cannot rely solely on using username and password. Data breach is not only at the application level. Data breaches also occur in network devices such as MikroTik. We as network administrators must apply more security to the authentication of our MikroTik devices.

In reality there is many bad guys out there with powerful exploit and have tons of password dictionary, ready to attack your router.

Multi-Factor Authentication on RouterOS

MikroTik RouterOS support multi-factor authentication using password, SSH keys and source IP address. For detail configuration you could check my presentation document or video.

Reference:

• Access RouterOS using Multi-Factor Authentication.
• MikroTik User Meeting Indonesia 2018. mum.mikrotik.com.