LDAP User Authentication

The topics in this section provide information about user authenticationClosed Identity verification, typically with passwords. Authentication precedes authorization. in Fortify Software Security Center and configuring LDAP authentication and LDAP server options.

Important! Fortify recommends that, before you configure LDAP servers, you create at least one local administrator account in case you encounter problems with your LDAP server at some point.

Important! Although Fortify supports the use of multiple LDAP servers, it does not support the use of multiple LDAP servers behind a load balancer, unless those servers are identical.

Note: For information about how to manage LDAP entities and user roles in Fortify Software Security Center, see Registering LDAP Entities and About Managing LDAP User Roles.