Authenticate an Inbound SFTP Node Against Information Stored in the Local User Store

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The Create a Basic SFTP Configuration scenario does not authenticate the inbound node. For additional security, you may configure the authentication method to use for the inbound node. You can choose from the following user authentication methods:

  • Authenticate the password presented by the inbound node against information stored in the local user store.
  • Authenticate the key presented by the inbound node against information stored in the authorized user key store.
  • Authenticate either the password or the key presented by the inbound node using information stored in the local user store or the authorized user key store.
  • Authenticate both the password and the key presented by the inbound node using information stored in the local user store and the authorized user key store.
  • Authenticate a password using information stored in the Sterling External Authentication Server.

The following scenarios build on the Create a Basic SFTP Configuration scenario by adding user authentication of the inbound node using information from the local user store. Determine which authentication method you want to enable and then complete the procedure to implement it. Refer to Strengthen the SFTP User Authentication Using Sterling External Authentication Server for instructions on configuring user authentication using Sterling External Authentication Server.

Add Local Authentication to an Inbound Node Worksheet

Before you add user authentication to the inbound connection you created in the Basic Configuration scenario, gather the information on the Add Local Authentication to an Inbound Node Worksheet. Use this information as you configure user authentication for the inbound connection.

Configuration Manager Field

Feature

Value

Policy Name

Name of policy associated with the inbound node.

Required Authentication Method
Method to use for the inbound node. Options include:
  • Password
  • Key
  • Password and Key
  • Password or Key

Internal User ID

The source to use to for the internal user ID.

Pass-Through or Netmap

Name

Name to assign to the user you create.

Password

Confirm Password

If you are authenticating the user-supplied password, identify the password value to use to validate the inbound password.