Which component provides authentication between IBM Cognos Analytics and authentication providers?

You can configure IBM Cognos Analytics components to use IBM Lightweight Third-Party Authentication (LTPA). The practices that are described in this topic are based on Cognos Analytics 11.0. 7 distributed environment with IBM Tivoli Directory Server LDAP or Microsoft Active Directory as authentication sources.

Does Cognos support SAML?

As you might expect, there are a couple of ways to so SSO with SAML in Cognos. One way to do it is to create a simple Trusted Signon Provider that will verify the SAML token and forward to your AD namespace.

What is LDAP in Cognos?

Secure LDAP protocol (LDAPS) encrypts the communication between the Access Manager component of Content Manager and the directory server. LDAPS prevents sensitive information in the directory server and the LDAP credentials from being sent as clear text. Enable single signon between LDAP and IBM Cognos components.

How do I change my namespace in Cognos?

The Cognos Namespace can be renamed in IBM Cognos Configuration by following these steps:

  1. Open IBM Cognos Configuration.
  2. Under ‘Security’ > ‘Authentication’, right-click the Namespace you want to rename.
  3. Select ‘Rename’ and enter a new Namespace name.
  4. Save and Restart the Cognos service.

What are authentication providers?

Authentication providers define users, groups, and roles used for authentication. User names, IDs, passwords, regional settings, personal preferences are some examples of information stored in the providers.

What is authentication as a service?

An authentication service is a mechanism, analogous to the use of passwords on time-sharing systems, for the secure authentication of the identity of network clients by servers and vice versa, without presuming the operating system integrity of either (e.g., Kerberos).

What is the best authentication service?

The top ten User Authentication and Access Management platforms include: Prove MFA | DUO Access | HID Global IAM | ESET Secure Authentication | Ping Identity | TypingDNA Verify 2FA | Thales SafeNet Trusted Access | ManageEngine ADSelfService Plus | Entrust Identity Enterprise | Okta Adaptive Multi-Factor Authentication.

What is the difference between authorization and authentication?

Authentication verifies who the user is. Authorization determines what resources a user can access. Authentication works through passwords, one-time pins, biometric information, and other information provided or entered by the user.

What are 3 ways to authenticate a user?

There are three common factors used for authentication:

  1. Something you know (such as a password)
  2. Something you have (such as a smart card)
  3. Something you are (such as a fingerprint or other biometric method)