Discuss SailPoint IdentityNow-Engineer Exam Topic 5 Question 25

Does the following use case correctly describe passthrough authentication?

Solution: A user logs into identityNow using a password set in identityNow during registration.

AYes

BNo

Suggested Answer: B

Passthrough authentication in SailPoint IdentityNow refers to a method where the authentication process happens through a trusted identity provider (IdP), rather than using credentials stored directly in SailPoint IdentityNow. The key feature of passthrough authentication is that the user's login attempt is authenticated via external authentication mechanisms such as Active Directory, SAML-based Identity Providers (IdPs), or other federated identity providers.

In the given use case, the user is logging into IdentityNow using a password set directly in IdentityNow during registration. This process describes local authentication (where IdentityNow manages the credentials), not passthrough authentication. Since passthrough authentication relies on external IdPs or federated systems, this case does not accurately describe passthrough authentication.

SailPoint IdentityNow Documentation on Authentication Methods.

SailPoint IdentityNow Federation and SSO Configuration Guides.

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12 comments · newest first

Lenna 3 months ago

Yes, I feel it's Yes. It’s still authentication, just within the system.

Afton 3 months ago

Agreed, No. They should use an external system.

Eva 3 months ago

I think it's No. Passthrough means using existing credentials.

Alease 3 months ago

This is confusing, I thought registration meant setting a new password.

Celestine 3 months ago

Definitely a no, passthrough is about seamless access.

Dyan 4 months ago

Wait, I thought passthrough meant no password entry at all?

Rosalind 5 months ago

I agree, it should use existing credentials.

Ena 5 months ago

That's not passthrough authentication.

Nana 6 months ago

I feel like I've seen similar questions, and they usually emphasize using external credentials, so I would lean towards B.

Virgina 6 months ago

I'm a bit confused; I thought passthrough meant not having to enter a password at all.

Moon 6 months ago

I remember a practice question where passthrough authentication involved using existing credentials from another system, so this doesn't seem right.

Harrison 6 months ago

I think this might not be passthrough authentication since it mentions a password set in identityNow.

SailPoint IdentityNow-Engineer Exam - Topic 5 Question 25 Discussion