The Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP) is an internet protocol that enterprise programs such as email, CRM, and HR software use to authenticate access and find information from a server. It is open, vendor-neutral, well supported, and flexible enough for storing information on internal and external users alike. Because of its scalability and performance, organisations have built much of their products and services on top of the LDAP protocol, making it a staple in corporate networks across the globe. Now, countless organisations depend on their on-prem LDAP servers to run many of their critical business applications. LDAP integrations are now common in corporate IT environments for applications, network tools, servers, and devices. Okta’s LDAP agent for Hybrid IT At Okta, we understand that many organisations will continue to maintain their LDAP servers and will need ongoing support for LDAP authentication to them. For these organisations, Okta offers a lightweight LDAP.
