Create an SFTP Policy for Forward Proxy

The SFTP Forward Proxy policy outlines the methodology for implementing controls to authenticate external entities, such as trading partners, seeking access to an SFTP server from within your trusted network. The fundamental policy establishes security measures utilizing the SSP local store for user authentication. Additional user authentication methods are introduced in subsequent scenarios to enhance policy definition.

To define a Policy:

  1. From IBM Sterling Secure Proxy, select Configuration from the left hand-side navigation panel.
  2. Click Policy, then click View all Policies under SFTP Forward Proxy tile to display the list of created Policies.
  3. Click Add New +.
  4. Specify a name for the policy in the Policy Name field.
  5. The default SSH Authentication Method is Password.
  6. The default User Authentications is Through local user store.
  7. The default External Credentials Mapping is From User.
  8. Click Save.