Creating a custom security adapter
The Information Console security adapter enables other applications to authenticate users and log in to the Information Console application, for example, by using a URL. A custom security adapter can define alternate authentication requirements. In this way, an Information Console security adapter establishes an additional layer of logic to the existing Information Console authentication, as shown in Figure 10-1.
Figure 10-1 Information Console authentication system
A user cannot update their password from Information Console if a custom security adapter class is set. In this way, Information Console prevents conflicts between the user’s current password and the security system that is used to verify passwords.
To create a custom security adapter, perform the following steps:
