What is 'authentication scheme' in SAP BC-SEC - Security?

authentication scheme - Overview

• Component: BC-SEC

• Component Name: Security

• Description: Definition on the J2EE Engine of what is required for authentication. This includes: The login module stack that is used to determine whether a user is granted access to an application The user interfaces that are used to gather the information required to authenticate a user Priority, allowing authentication schemas to be ordered By assigning an authentication scheme to an application, you specify the type of authentication required for that application. Authentication schemes are used in programmatic authentication only.

authentication scheme - Details

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  Key Concepts: 
  Authentication schemes are used in SAP BC-SEC Security to control user access to the system. They are used to define the authentication methods that must be used when a user attempts to log into the system. Authentication schemes can be based on user name and password, certificate-based authentication, or other methods. 
  
  How to use it: 
  Authentication schemes are configured in the SAP system using the Security Configuration Tool (SCT). The SCT allows administrators to define which authentication methods should be used for each user, as well as which users should be allowed access to certain areas of the system. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When configuring authentication schemes, it is important to ensure that only users with the appropriate permissions are allowed access to sensitive areas of the system. It is also important to ensure that authentication methods are regularly updated and that passwords are changed regularly. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on authentication schemes and how they can be used in SAP BC-SEC Security, please refer to the SAP documentation on Security Configuration Tool (SCT).