This post walks through an architecture for implementing multi-factor authentication (MFA) for managed file transfer using AWS Transfer Family, AWS Lambda, AWS Secrets Manager, and Amazon S3 or EFS, enabling secure SFTP with MFA for compliance requirements.

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<p>This article provides a guide on how to implement multi-factor authentication (MFA) for managed file transfer using AWS Transfer Family and AWS Secrets Manager.</p>
<p>Specifically, the article covers:</p>
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<li>An overview of the solution architecture using AWS Transfer Family, Lambda, Secrets Manager, S3 or EFS</li>
<li>Prerequisites for setting up the solution</li>
<li>Step-by-step instructions for setting up MFA on a mobile device using Google Authenticator</li>
<li>Deploying the solution via AWS CloudFormation templates for S3 or EFS storage</li>
<li>Testing the MFA-enabled AWS Transfer Family server</li>
<li>Cleaning up the deployed resources</li>
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<p>The solution enables customers in highly regulated industries to securely exchange files using SFTP with MFA, meeting compliance and security requirements.</p>
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