Comparison between authentication modes
When choosing an authentication mode, it is important to consider factors such as the need for user synchronization with a directory service, single sign-on compatibility, security level, and configuration complexity. Let's look at a comparison between the available authentication modes:
| Authentication mode | Depends on integration with a directory service | Supports Single Sign-On mode | Authentication protocol security level | Level of complexity in the configuration and installation | Recommended for external authentication |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Internal | NO | NO | LOW | LOW | NO |
| NTLM v2 | YES | NO | MEDIUM | MEDIUM | NO |
| LDAP | YES | NO | LOW | MEDIUM | NO |
| SAML 2.0 | YES | YES | HIGH | HIGH | YES |
| OpenID Connect | NO | YES | HIGH | MEDIUM | YES |
caution
⚠️ Attention:
- SoftExpert recommends using SAML 2.0 authentication mode due to its high security and wide adoption by cloud solutions.