Benno MailArchiv supports the new version 2.10.4 with state-of-the-art authentication standards. Users will benefit from the support of OAuth2, OpenID Connect (OIDC) as well as Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) (e.g. in conjunction with Keycloak) – and that without compromises on usability and flexibility.

The implementation of OAuth2 and OpenID Connect (OIDC) enables seamless integration of Benno MailArchiv with existing Identity Providers and Single Sign-On solutions. Users can thus use their familiar login data from services such as Microsoft Entra ID (formerly Azure Active Directory), Google Workspace, or other identity management solutions to log in to the archive. Redundant and potentially insecure account data are a thing of the past.

The use of standardized authentication protocols not only increases security but also facilitates integration into corporate environments with centralized identity management. Administrators retain full control and can grant granular permissions based on existing identities.

Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) as additional security

Benno MailArchiv places special emphasis on supporting multi-factor authentication. Logging in is not just done with a username and password, but a second factor such as a one-time code from an authenticator app or a hardware token must be added.

Even if login data are disclosed through phishing or data leaks, access to the archive remains blocked. The MFA functionality can be flexibly linked to common identity providers such as, for example, Keycloak connect.

“Security and data protection are of the highest priority for us”, explains Ansgar Licher, Managing Director of the Benno MailArchiv manufacturer LWsystems GmbH & Co. KG. “With the new authentication options we provide our customers with future-proof and standards-compliant solutions that allow them to manage access to the archive confidently. At the same time we simplify the daily workflow through identity integration and Single Sign-On.”

The new authentication features are now available in Benno MailArchiv and can be used by existing and new customers.

The seamless integration of modern authentication techniques is an important milestone on the way to more data protection. Customers benefit from increased security, centralized identity management and simplified processes - without additional effort in daily work with the archive.

“With the new features we enable all customers to achieve the highest security levels with our archiving solution”, so Lischer concluded. “Our customers can fully focus on their core processes, while in the background seamless compliance, audit security and control over sensitive data are ensured.”