Optimal IdM’s Virtual Identity Server (VIS) can be deployed as an LDAP Proxy Firewall, acting as a secure intermediary between client applications and sensitive identity data stored in Active Directory (AD). This setup prevents direct access to AD, reducing vulnerabilities and improving control, visibility, and performance.

Features

• LDAP Proxy Authentication: Adds a security layer by mediating access to AD.
• Application-Specific Views: Publishes only the data each application needs, improving security and performance.
• Data Leakage Prevention (DLP): Prevents overexposure of sensitive data.
• Customizable Deployment: Easily deploy across multiple AD forests without forest trusts.
• Auditing & Compliance: Tracks logins, changes, and administrative actions in real-time.
• Failover & Load Balancing: Built-in mechanisms for high availability and reliability.
• Connection Pooling: Enhances performance by managing LDAP connections efficiently.
• Schema Virtualization: Eliminates the need to extend AD schema for third-party apps.
• Kerberos, NTLM, and Negotiate Support: Compatible with standard authentication protocols.
• Caching Options: Configurable object-level caching for performance tuning.
• Multi-Protocol Support: Listens via LDAP v3, REST, PowerShell, and more.

Benefits

• Enhanced Security: Controls access, filters queries, and protects against rogue applications.
• Simplified Compliance: Provides detailed audit trails and supports FIPS compliance.
• Faster Deployment: Reduces application deployment time by over 50%.
• Improved Performance: Transforms inefficient queries and reduces AD load.
• Reduced Risk of Data Breaches: Enforces least privilege access and prevents data overexposure.
• Operational Flexibility: Supports virtualization, multiple OS versions, and custom configurations.