Active Directory (AD) Bridge Overview

BeyondTrust Active Directory (AD) Bridge centralizes authentication and configuration management for Unix and Linux environments by extending Active Directory’s Kerberos authentication and single sign-on, and also Group Policy capabilities to these platforms.

Use BeyondTrust AD Bridge to:

• Gain new efficiencies across Windows, Unix, and Linux systems.
• Achieve compliance and centralized group policy management.
• Enhance & expand SSO, file sharing, and access control security.

Highlighted Features:

Active Directory Authentication

Enable users to use their Active Directory credentials (usernames & passwords) to gain access to Unix and Linux.

Group Policy Extension

Extend the capabilities of native group policy management tools to include specific group policy settings for Unix & Linux.

Auditing & Reporting

Leverage a centralized and secure reporting module with hundreds of built-in, regulatory-specific reports.

Access Control

Centrally control access to non-Windows systems by defining which users are permitted to log on to which systems via Active Directory.