Trusted Authentication
Trusted Authentication relies on a reverse proxy to authenticate users. A user’s identity is passed through to SD Elements within incoming HTTP headers.
Configure Trusted Authentication for Single Sign-on
Follow the steps below to configure Trusted Authentication for Single Sign-on.
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Warning
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This is not a secure SSO method unless all traffic going into SD Elements is intercepted by a trusted server (such as a proxy) to verify that all requests have been authenticated. Otherwise, this allows anyone to set the header in an HTTP request and authenticate themselves. |
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The application user is a Super User.
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Trusted Authentication Information.
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Email address: The name of the header containing a user’s email address.
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First name: The name of the header containing a user’s first name.
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Last name: The name of the header containing a user’s last name.
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Login URL: Location where unauthenticated should be redirected.
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Logout URL: Location where users are redirected upon logout.
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Log in to the SD Elements web application.
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From the gear icon [settings] menu, select Authentication.
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Select option Trusted Authentication for SSO Type.
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Update the fields using appropriate Trusted Authentication Information.
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Click Save.
The server is now set up to authenticate users using Trusted Authentication.