Types of logon authentication

After installation, the BMC Defender Server uses built-in authentication over the TLS connection to provide a secure channel for transmitting credentials. The built-in authentication provides user login tracking, auto logouts based on inactivity, and user lockout features.

An administrator can change the type of authentication on the System > Logins > Security screen to permit other types of authentication, in particular, web screen authentication, and authentication using Active Directory. The administrator, as a first step in further securing the server, might want to enable Security Enhanced Functions on the System > Logins > Security screen, including specifying a logon domain, and whether to use Active Directory authentication at the site.