Mideye MFA Concepts: Architecture, Flows & Authtypes

This section explains the core concepts behind Mideye MFA. Each page answers a different set of questions.

Product & Architecture

What is MFA?What is multi-factor authentication? How does it work? Why do I need it?

What is Mideye Server?What does the product do? What doesn't it do? Who is it for?

System ArchitectureWhat are the components? How do they connect? What do I need to open in my firewall?

Authentication

Authentication TypesWhat are the 11 authentication types and when should I use each one?

Authentication FlowsHow does a login actually work? Step-by-step for RADIUS, Magic Link, and push.

Magic Link AuthenticationHow do I add MFA to web applications? How does passwordless Magic Link work?

Assisted LoginWhat is human-approved authentication? When do I need an approver for logins?

Infrastructure & Integration

What is RADIUS? What is RADSEC?How does RADIUS work? What is RADSEC? Why does encrypted authentication traffic matter?

Directory IntegrationHow does Mideye connect to LDAP, Active Directory, and Entra ID?

Mideye ShieldHow does Mideye protect against authentication attacks? What is IP reputation scoring?

Deployment & Compliance

On-Premises vs Cloud MFAShould I run MFA on-premises or in the cloud? What are the trade-offs?

Air-Gapped AuthenticationHow does MFA work without internet? What authentication methods are available offline?

Data ResidencyWhere is my data stored? What leaves my network? How does this affect GDPR and compliance?

Compliance & Regulatory FrameworksHow does Mideye help with NIS2, GDPR, DORA, ISO 27001, and PCI DSS?

Reference

GlossaryWhat do RADIUS, RADSEC, TOTP, Touch, Plus, and other terms mean?

Looking for something else?

Getting StartedStep-by-step setup, install and configure Mideye Server

ReferenceConfiguration details and settings reference

Integration GuidesConnect VPNs, firewalls, and web applications

OperationsDay-2 operations, monitoring, maintenance, and troubleshooting