ACL GRC Analytics Exchange authentication
Use form-based or integrated Windows authentication to validate user identity when logging in to ACL GRC Analytics Exchange applications.
Authentication types
Form-based authentication
For each new session in the ACL GRC Analytics Exchange client applications, users must enter a username and password into a login form:
- AX Client
- AX Web Client
- AX Exception
Note
A new session is established each time the AX Client is started or the AX Web Client is accessed from a new browser window.
Integrated Windows authentication
ACL GRC Analytics Exchange client application authentication is handled silently by the Windows operating system without prompting users for credentials. When an application launches, it uses the account credentials entered when the user logged into the operating system. If the authentication fails, the user is prompted for credentials on a login form.
Tip
Integrated authentication requires more setup work, but is ultimately more convenient for client application users.
Choosing an authentication method
Choose the type of authentication you are going to use when you set up AX Server. You can switch between the two authentication options at any time.