What is authentication determination in SAP BC-ESI - Enterprise Service Infrastructure?

SAP Term: authentication determination

• Component: BC-ESI

• Component Name: Enterprise Service Infrastructure

• Description: A mechanism that uses rules to determine the correct authentication data based on the receiver, the sender, and the business context. Authentication determination is only needed if receiver and sender determination allow more than one possible combination. The business context is provided using a filter structure by the application developer. The rules, on the other hand, are defined by the business administrator in SOA Manager.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Authentication determination is a process in SAP's Enterprise Service Infrastructure (BC-ESI) that allows users to securely access services and applications. It is based on the principle of authentication, which is the process of verifying the identity of a user or system. Authentication determination is used to ensure that only authorized users can access the services and applications they need.
  
  How to use it: 
  Authentication determination is used to verify the identity of a user or system before allowing them access to a service or application. This process involves verifying the user's credentials, such as their username and password, as well as any additional security measures that may be in place. Once the user has been authenticated, they will be granted access to the service or application they requested.
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When using authentication determination, it is important to ensure that all security measures are in place and up-to-date. This includes making sure that passwords are strong and regularly changed, as well as ensuring that any additional security measures such as two-factor authentication are enabled. Additionally, it is important to ensure that all users are aware of the authentication process and understand how to use it correctly.
  
  Related Information: 
  Authentication determination is part of SAP's Enterprise Service Infrastructure (BC-ESI). It is also related to other security measures such as authorization and encryption, which are used to protect data and services from unauthorized access. Additionally, authentication determination can be used in conjunction with other authentication methods such as biometrics or single sign-on (SSO).