Authentication, authorization, and accounting (AAA) is a framework for intelligently controlling access to computer resources, enforcing policies, auditing usage, and providing the information necessary to bill for services. These combined processes are vital for effective application management and security. With their location in the network and advanced features, Barracuda Web Application Controllers are the perfect tool to help administrators enforce AAA.
Barracuda Web Application Controllers can easily enforce Authentication and Single SignOn services and are compatible with:
- RADIUS
- LDAP
- Active Directory
- CA SiteMinder
- RSA Access Manager
These authentication mechanisms can be integrated with Client Certificates, Basic HTTP Web-based authentication and source IP-based authentication.
In addition, Barracuda Web Application Controllers can be configured to authorize users at the URL level by using URL Access Control Lists (ACLs) to enforce security and restrict access to the applications behind it.
Finally, Barracuda Web Application Controllers log and report on all events and transactions occurring at the perimeter – providing a full audit trail often needed for internal monitoring and security regulation compliance.