Skip to main content
N
Nyandu1-Visitor
1-Visitor
July 1, 2021
Solved

Electronic signature authentication against active directory

  • July 1, 2021
  • 2 replies
  • 1561 views

Hi!

 

I'm looking for suggestions on how I can implement an Electronic signature feature that authenticates users against Active Directory.

 

I want to prompt an already signed in user for their AD username and password before they're allowed to update any existing setpoint values and store which user changed what value. 

 

I've been reading the authentication extension guide but I'm not sure if this accomplishes what I'm after or if this is just another way for users to log in. 

https://developer.thingworx.com/en/resources/guides/create-authentication-extension/

 

Best answer by PaiChung

Not too sure if there is a way to do it vs. AD, because I don't think we expose a password check service in the 'Active Directory' thing.

I know some clients have maintained credentials within ThingWorx for something like this but I don't recommend that.

You may have to explore creating a custom extension, although first check the AD Thing to see if it has services you might need.

2 replies

P
PaiChung22-Sapphire I
22-Sapphire I
July 2, 2021

Why would you want to have them put in their user name and password again?

If the user is already signed in, wouldn't just an acknowledge be sufficient, you can then record CurrentUser to be associated with what they confirm.

 

Or are you concerned that users walk away from their station and other people use their credentials to do actions?

N
Nyandu1-VisitorAuthor
1-Visitor
July 5, 2021

Or are you concerned that users walk away from their station and other people use their credentials to do actions?


Exactly this and furthermore, sometimes the logged in user is not authorized to make certain actions but can get someone who is authorized and can sign off on the change without switching user.

 

It's a requirement when working with medical solutions.

P
PaiChung22-Sapphire IAnswer
22-Sapphire I
July 12, 2021

Not too sure if there is a way to do it vs. AD, because I don't think we expose a password check service in the 'Active Directory' thing.

I know some clients have maintained credentials within ThingWorx for something like this but I don't recommend that.

You may have to explore creating a custom extension, although first check the AD Thing to see if it has services you might need.

Terms & ConditionsAccessibility statement