LDAP

ˈɛl dæp · Abbreviation · Security & Infosec

Definitions

  1. Short for Lightweight Directory Access Protocol, the protocol used to query and manage directory information such as users, groups, devices, and permissions. LDAP is common in enterprise identity systems, but insecure configurations can expose credentials or enable privilege abuse.

    In plain English: A protocol used to look up and manage users, groups, and other directory data.

    Example: "The legacy app still authenticated directly against LDAP instead of using modern federation through the identity provider."

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