What is Microsoft NT LAN Manager Security Service Provider in SAP BC-SEC - Security?

SAP Term: Microsoft NT LAN Manager Security Service Provider

• Component: BC-SEC

• Component Name: Security

• Description: Microsoft's security provider that uses the the Microsoft Windows NT LAN Manager NTLM protocol to authenticate users in a Windows NT network.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Microsoft NT LAN Manager Security Service Provider (NTLMSSP) is a security protocol developed by Microsoft for authentication and authorization of users in a Windows network. It is used by SAP systems to authenticate users and provide secure access to the system. The component BC-SEC Security is part of the SAP NetWeaver Application Server and provides the necessary security services for authentication and authorization of users. 
  
  How to use it: 
  The NTLMSSP protocol is used by SAP systems to authenticate users and provide secure access to the system. The BC-SEC Security component provides the necessary security services for authentication and authorization of users. To use NTLMSSP, the user must first be authenticated by the system using their username and password. Once authenticated, the user can then access the system with their assigned privileges. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  It is important to ensure that all users have strong passwords that are regularly changed in order to maintain security. Additionally, it is important to ensure that all users are assigned appropriate privileges based on their roles within the organization. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on NTLMSSP and BC-SEC Security, please refer to the SAP documentation on Security Services for Authentication and Authorization. Additionally, there are many online resources available that provide further information on these topics.