BeyondTrust Privileged Remote Access SAML (IdP-initiated) integration
Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) is an extra layer of security used when logging into websites or apps. Individuals are authenticated through more than one required security and validation procedure that only they know or have access to.
Security Assertion Markup Language (SAML) is a protocol for authenticating to web applications. SAML allows federated apps and organizations to communicate and trust one another’s users.
Arculix by SecureAuth allows BeyondTrust customers to securely enable efficient access to Privileged Remote Access and Remote Support, while providing a flexible and frictionless user experience.
Prerequisites
Configured Arculix instance and user account with administrative privileges for Arculix.
Configured Arculix LDAP Agent.
For more information, see the Arculix LDAP Agent deployment guide.
User account with administrative privileges for BeyondTrust Privileged Remote Access.
BeyondTrust Privileged Remote Access configuration
In this section, you'll configure BeyondTrust Privileged Remote Access as a service provider (SP).
Download the SAML metadata and certificate for your organization from Arculix.
Metadata download:
https://sso.acceptto.com/<myorganization>/saml/download/metadataView metadata:
https://sso.acceptto.com/<myorganization>/saml/metadataCertificate download:
https://sso.acceptto.com/<myorganization>/saml/download/certLog in to your BeyondTrust Privileged Remote Access instance and go to the Users & Security section.
Go to the SECURITY PROVIDERS section.
Click ADD and select SAML2 to add Arculix as an identity provider (IdP).
Click UPLOAD IDENTITY PROVIDER METADATA to upload the Arculix metadata. Then, DOWNLOAD SERVICE PROVIDER METADATA for the Arculix side of the configuration later.
In the Authorization Settings section, set the required group policy.
Save your changes.
Arculix SAML configuration as an Identity Provider (IdP)
In this section, you'll add an application for BeyondTrust Privileged Remote Access and set the SAML configuration settings. This will be the Identity Provider (IdP) side of the configuration.
Log in to Arculix with an administrative account and go to Applications.
Click Create New Application.
In the New Application form, on the General tab, set the following configurations:
Name
Set the name of the application. This is the name to display for push notifications, in the Admin panel, Application portal, and audit logs.
For example, BeyondTrust Privileged Remote Access.
Type
Set to SAML Service Provider.
Out of Band Methods
Select the allowed methods end users can choose to approve MFA requests.
For example, Arculix Mobile app (push notifications), SMS, or Security Key.
Message for MFA Requests
Optional. Type a message displayed to end users when sending an MFA request via push notification, SMS, or email.
Select the SAML Service Provider Configuration tab, and set the following configurations:
IdP Initiated
Select this check box to start the BeyondTrust application login in the Arculix SSO portal.
Issuer or Entity ID
Enter the Entity ID URL provided in the BeyondTrust SAML metadata.
This is the URL you copied earlier in the BeyondTrust configuration from the Service Provider Settings section in Step 5.
NameID Format
Set to Persistent.
Name Identifier
Set to Email.
ACS URL
Enter the ACS URL provided in the BeyondTrust SAML metadata.
This is the URL you copied earlier in the BeyondTrust configuration from the Service Provider Settings section in Step 5.
Algorithm
Select RSA-SHA256.
Scroll down to the bottom of the page, then click Add New Attribute Assertion and populate the fields like the table below:
Friendly Name
Name
Value
Name Format
FirstName
FirstName
givenName
unspecified
Email
Email
mail
unspecified
LastName
LastName
sn
unspecified
Groups
Groups
memberOf
unspecified
Username
Username
Mail
unspecified
Select the Sign Message check box.
Save your changes.
Test your application integration
Go to the Arculix SSO login page for your organization and log in.
For example,
sso.acceptto.com/<myorganization>
The Arculix SSO portal similar to the following example displays. Click the BeyondTrust application.
You will be redirected and logged in to BeyondTrust.
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If you have questions or need assistance, contact SecureAuth Support.
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