How to Integrate Duo with Juniper's Pulse Connect Secure

When it comes to securing your network, integrating Duo with Juniper's Pulse Connect Secure is a great way to add an extra layer of protection. However, there are some important details to keep in mind when doing so.

Firstly, if you've created a new Authentication Realm within your Juniper setup instead of using the default, make sure you've assigned an appropriate Role to the new Realm for any users who will be using this Realm. Please contact your administrator for more information.

When uploading the Duo custom sign-in pages template zip file to your Juniper/Pulse SSL VPN device running release 8.2 or later, you may encounter a warning message that says 'You are not allowed to sign in. These warnings may be ignored and do not affect Duo authentication.' This is simply a recommendation to re-customize the page from the latest sample zip file.

Another common issue users face is receiving a warning when uploading the Duo custom sign-in page template, which says 'WARNING: Page PleaseWait is out of date.' Don't worry, this can be easily resolved by trying the alternate configuration method, which doesn't require uploading custom login pages. This method provides failmode control (what to do if network connectivity with Duo is lost) and the ability to integrate Duo into a single Juniper sign-in URL with multiple authentication realms.

It's worth noting that not all Juniper devices support customized login pages. However, the alternate configuration method is still available for use, even if you're using a Juniper MAG, SA or IVE VPN.

In addition, it's possible to protect the Juniper MAG series using our Secure Access SSL VPN configuration, as well as integrate Duo into the Pulse Connect Secure SSL VPN.

For those who are wondering whether their end-user experience will be affected by the integration with Duo, rest assured that it won't. Users will still be able to type in the name of a Duo factor or passcode when prompted by the client application.

If you're looking for more information on how to integrate Duo with your Juniper setup, we recommend checking out our Pulse End User Guide. There, you'll find detailed documentation on the end-user experience and how to use Duo with your VPN.

Finally, it's worth noting that there are no fundamental changes to the Pulse software or SSL VPN gateways as of October 2014. The transition from Juniper Networks to Pulse Secure simply means that the company is now independent and focused solely on providing secure connectivity solutions.

In summary, integrating Duo with Juniper's Pulse Connect Secure is a great way to add an extra layer of protection to your network. By following these simple steps and being aware of potential issues, you can ensure a seamless integration process. For more information, we recommend checking out our Duo Single Sign-On for Ivanti Connect Secure or Duo Two-Factor Authentication with RADIUS for Pulse Connect and Ivanti Secure Access SSL VPN.

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