Nile Access Service: Authentication

 

 

 

Authentication Method	Description	Pros	Cons
Wired and Wireless 802.1X	- IEEE standard for port-based network access control - Supports various EAP methods (PEAP, EAP-TLS, EAP-TTLS) - Provides strong authentication and encryption	Strong security Centralized control Supports multiple EAP methods	Complex setup Requires client software Higher overhead
Single Sign-On (SSO)	- Allows users to access multiple applications with a single set of credentials - Supports popular SSO protocols (SAML, OAuth, OpenID Connect) - Reduces password fatigue and improves user experience	Improved user experience Reduced password fatigue Centralized user management	Requires IdP integration Potential single point of failure Limited granular control
MAC Authentication Bypass (MAB)	- Authenticates devices based on their MAC address - Useful for devices that don't support 802.1X (printers, IoT devices) - Can be used as a fallback method for 802.1X	Easy to implement