User Directory Software Blade

Overview

Consistent user information is critical for proper security. Yet, without a centralized data store, managing user information across multiple applications can be a manual, error-prone process that results in inconsistencies. Check Point’s User Directory Software Blade enables Check Point Security Gateways to leverage LDAP-based user information, eliminating the risks associated with manually maintaining and synchronizing redundant data stores.

With Check Point's User Directory Software Blade, Check Point Security Gateways become full LDAP clients which communicate with LDAP servers to obtain identification and security information about network users. The User Directory Software Blade leverages the flexibility of the LDAP protocol by extending the schema to include all necessary user-level security elements. This information is then available not only to Check Point Security Gateways to enforce enterprise security policy, but to any LDAP-compliant application, enabling centralized user management throughout the enterprise.

Key Benefits

• Enables Check Point Security Gateways to obtain user identification and security information
• Extends LDAP schema automatically to include all user security element necessary
• Open LDAP interface extends other LDAP-compliant applications to increase security management control throughout the enterprise

Features

• Leverage LDAP based user information stores
• Eliminate the risks associated with manually maintaining and synchronizing redundant data stores
• Supports leading LDAP solutions including Microsoft Active Directory
• Manage LDAP directory within SmartDashboard

Specifications

Support

Threats to the network are constantly evolving and becoming more sophisticated. To maintain continuity and productivity, defenses must advance as quickly to deliver the technology and features that protect the business. Check Point Update service protects against emerging threats with critical hot software fixes, service packs, and major software upgrades.

Benefits

• Ensures continuous security with access to critical hot fixes and service packs
• Maximizes ROI and investment with access to major upgrades and enhancements
• Increases security with the latest applications, features, and technologies