Automating TOTP-Based MFA in Web Connections with IBM Security Verify Privilege

Did you know that IBM Security Verify Privilege (ISVP) can automatically generate and inject TOTP-based MFA codes directly from its secrets? This powerful feature significantly streamlines web-based authentication flows, especially for applications that require two-factor authentication.

Many modern web systems rely on TOTP (Time-Based One-Time Password) codes as an additional layer of security. While this strengthens authentication, it can also disrupt seamless access when users must manually retrieve and enter codes. ISVP eliminates this friction by allowing a secret to store the TOTP seed, generate the rolling one-time codes, and automatically populate them during the login process.

When configuring a secret for a web connection, administrators can add a TOTP field and import the seed from the target application. Once the seed is saved in the vault, ISVP begins generating valid MFA codes in sync with the application’s authenticator requirements. During a web launch, the system injects not only the username and password but also the current TOTP code into the appropriate field. The result is a fully automated login sequence that maintains strong security while offering an effortless user experience.

This capability is especially valuable for environments where high-security applications enforce MFA at every login. Instead of requiring privileged users to check authenticator apps or manually enter codes, ISVP handles everything securely behind the scenes. Credentials and TOTP values remain protected within the vault, ensuring that sensitive authentication data never reaches the user’s clipboard or local device.

By combining secure credential injection with automated MFA, ISVP helps organizations maintain compliance, improve operational efficiency, and streamline privileged access for critical web systems. I will add visuals next to show how the TOTP configuration looks within the ISVP interface.