Two Factor Authentication with Docker

Two Factor Authentication with Docker

We identify the central Role that Docker Hub; plays in the latest application, developments and working on many Enhancements, around security and content.

In this article, I will share how we implement two-factor authentication.

By using Time-based One Time Password Authentication

Two Factor Authentication, rapidly Increases the security of your accounts. That is by two Different sets of Validation. This Guides, that your account is Rightful.  

For Docker Hub, it offers something, you know, and Something you have in your Possession.

Since Docker Hub is used, by many millions of Developers and Organisations, that is for sharing and Storing Content. Some Rare cases, that company Intellectual Property.

We select, to use one of many secure samples, for 2FA Software Token, authentication. TOTP Authentication, is more Secure, than SMS based 2FA, which has many attack Vectors and Vulnerabilities. TOTP needs very little upfront setup and once Initiated.

It is Simple than text message-based verification. It needs the use of an Authenticator Application. These applications are Downloaded to Mobile Device authenticators.

It is a hardware key.  To learn about these solutions.

Download Google Authenticator.

Google Play.

Apple Play Store.

Download Microsoft Authenticator.

Google Play.

Apple App Store.

How to Enable Two Factor Authentication in Docker Hub

Basis of TOTP is, that you have to share a onetime Secret, in between Docker Hub and Your Authenticator Application. Either, with a Unique QR code or 32 character String. 

After this First Synchronisation, your authenticator will automatically run an Algorithm for changing the passcode. At present Interval, it is now a time-sensitive piece of Data, only you have access to, second component of 2FA.

With Subsequent Set of logins, into Docker Hub, will Query for this passcode in addition to your password.

As the starting synchronization, it is an important part of the TOTP Process. A Piece of Data is Very Sensitive. You do not need, someone else gaining access to this Initial Secret.

As a result, we do not share the code after your starting Synchronisation has Confirmed. If you lose your mobile device or certain access to your authenticator, application. You will not get a login with 2FA.

This is the reason, it is very critical to save your coming Recovery code. That is showed when you start 2FA, in starting time. Memorize it somewhere safe, by that you recover your account when needed.

One Additional note: So many Docker users access, their Hub account, with CLI. Once you have started 2FA, you need to design personal access token, in point to log into your Hub account from CLI.

Traditional Password and User name combine, that not work once you have started 2FA. That is a Personal Access token that designed, from the same security tab, under account settings.

The First DISA STIG’ed Container Platform

Docker Enterprise was designed to secure in default. When you Design a secure, by default Platform. You have to consider Security validation and Governmental use.

Docker Enterprise had become the first container, a dashboard for completing the security technical Implementation Guides certification Process. We have to thank the Defence Data systems Agency, for its guidance and Support and complete sponsorship.

STIG has taken many months, of work, which is around and validating the control functions. What does it really show? Having a STIG accept, government agencies, for ensuring running Dicker Enterprise in the most secure manner.

STIG is the Idea of Inherited controls, that adopt a STIG recommendation, guide an organization's security posture. Here is the best blurb from the DISA site.

Security Technical Implementation Guide, the configuration standards for DOD IA and IA enabled systems/devices. From 1998, DISA has played a complex role, that enhancing the security posture of DOD security systems. 

By offering systems/software that will, most vulnerable to a malicious computer stack.

What is STIG Means for Docker Customers?

What is in the STIG, STIG formatted in XMI and need STIG viewer to Read. The STIG Viewer is a GUI Scripted in Java. That specifically, you can find the latest DISA STIG Viewer.

Docker Enterprise STIG can be Found in Docker Enterprise 2.X Linux/UNIX STIG – Ver 1 Rel 1.

Let us Dig into the STIG by itself, there is some best Information, about the STIG and DISA’s Authority. more details learn Docker training

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