Did You Really Secure LDAP – or Just One-Third of It? (Part 1 of 6)
LDAP security is three separate jobs: encrypt the connection, strengthen the authentication method, and secure the account. Enabling LDAPS completes only the first job.
LDAP security is three separate jobs: encrypt the connection, strengthen the authentication method, and secure the account. Enabling LDAPS completes only the first job.
SASL with Kerberos replaces a reusable LDAP password with a short-lived ticket. Signing and channel binding then protect that authentication from tampering and relay.