What types of authentication can be configured in Sophos XG Firewall?

In Sophos XG Firewall, various authentication methods can be configured to ensure secure access control for users. The correct answer includes Active Directory, RADIUS, LDAP, and a local database as the supported types of authentication.

Active Directory allows integration with Microsoft’s directory service, enabling centralized user management and authentication against existing AD credentials. RADIUS (Remote Authentication Dial-In User Service) provides a robust solution for network access and can facilitate the authentication of users connecting via remote locations. LDAP (Lightweight Directory Access Protocol) enables querying and modifying directory services, including user credentials stored in various directory services. Lastly, the local database allows for authentication using credentials that are directly defined within the Sophos XG Firewall itself, accommodating users who may not be part of an external directory service.

This comprehensive support for multiple authentication types enhances flexibility in user management, allowing organizations to choose the method that best fits their infrastructure and security needs. Other options do not encompass the full range of authentication methods supported by the Sophos XG Firewall, making them incomplete choices.