Authors: Vinay Kulkarni, Sneha Patange, Meera Salgaonkar, Rajat Nair
Abstract: Authentication is a critical component of enterprise security, ensuring that only authorized users gain access to sensitive data and systems. CentrifyDC is an identity and access management solution that integrates with Active Directory (AD) to manage user authentication, offering features like single sign-on (SSO) and role-based access control (RBAC). However, authentication failures in CentrifyDC can arise due to various factors such as incorrect credentials, time synchronization issues, network connectivity problems, and misconfigured protocols. These failures can disrupt business operations and pose security risks. This paper explores the common patterns of authentication failures in CentrifyDC, including their root causes, troubleshooting methods, and prevention strategies. It also discusses key protocols involved in CentrifyDC authentication, such as Kerberos, LDAP, and RADIUS, and highlights best practices for minimizing failures and enhancing system reliability.
