Article | REF: H5372 V1

LDAP directories - Safety aspects

Author: Michel GARDIE

Publication date: October 10, 2007

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4. Authentication

Authentication is the procedure whereby a computer system verifies the identity of an entity (person, computer, etc.), in order to authorize access to resources (systems, networks, applications, etc.). Authentication therefore validates the legitimacy of the entity in question.

Authentication generally includes an identification phase, during which the entity indicates its identity. However, this is not mandatory. It is in fact possible to have entities with access rights that remain anonymous.

  • In the context of an LDAP directory, when do I need to be authenticated?

    Whenever you want to modify the directory, or access sensitive data.

  • How are you authenticated?

    Authentication...

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