Unify Your Directories

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EmpowerID's Virtual Directory Server (VDS) addresses the challenges presented by multiple LDAP directories,

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which often store various pieces of

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user profile information

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in different repositories. This fragmentation can pose significant difficulties for applications that rely on a single data source

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The EmpowerID Virtual Directory solves this integration challenge by unifying all the directories in your organization into a single LDAP Directory access point. A virtual directory also addresses the challenge of delegated authentication by allowing separate authentication paths for internal and external users. Internal users can authenticate directly against Active Directory, while external users can be authenticated by the EmpowerID Identity Warehouse, eliminating the need to synchronize passwords. The Virtual Directory also supports acting as the primary authentication directory for Linux and Mac OS devices.

Adaptive MFA for VPN

The EmpowerID Virtual Directory Server can integrate with EmpowerID’s MFA module to provide strong LDAP authentication to applications, Linux machines, Mac OS, firewalls, network devices and VPN servers within your network infrastructure. EmpowerID verifies user credentials against the Identity Warehouse or live against connected directories like Active Directory. LDAP logins are analyzed using the same context-driven policies as web logins and enforce adaptive multi-factor authentication rules.

LDAP Data Firewall

The Virtual Directory Server supports Zero Trust security programs by acting as a proxy or barrier between the sensitive data stored in your corporate Active Directories. The same multi-tenant aware data visibility and privacy controls used in the EmpowerID web interface are enforced for data accessed through the LDAP VDS interface. Calling applications and users will only ever see the objects and attributes to which they have been granted access by EmpowerID’s attribute and organizational structure aware data privacy policies. The LDAP VDS adds a valuable security layer to protect sensitive information and reduce the load on your production directories.

Single LDAP API for Data Updates

The Virtual Directory also supports Create, Update, and Delete actions against any connected directory object. These “CRUD” actions are translated on the fly to EmpowerID visually designed workflows. This allows great flexibility to trigger sophisticated multi-step workflow processes based on simple create, update or delete actions. In all cases, access is secured and all user activities logged for auditing.

Getting Started

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. By unifying all directories within an organization into one LDAP access point, EmpowerID creates a cohesive repository that streamlines data management. Additionally, the solution tackles delegated authentication challenges by enabling internal and external users to authenticate separately, ensuring a secure and efficient process.

To enhance security further, EmpowerID's VDS incorporates Adaptive MFA for VPN, providing an extra layer of protection during remote access. The platform also supports LDAP Data Firewall, which safeguards sensitive information by monitoring and controlling access to the data. Moreover, the Single LDAP API for Data Updates feature enables seamless integration and updating of user information across all connected systems. Collectively, these features equip organizations with robust security measures and simplified data management, ensuring an optimized and secure experience for users and administrators alike.