Supported User Directory Sources

GENESIS can load its user directory from multiple sources, offering flexibility in user management. You can create and manage users and groups directly in GENESIS using its own directory or import them from a third-party user directory management. The users and groups have fully configurable roles, permissions, and policies within GENESIS Security, whether they are configured locally or imported from external systems.

The following table describes the supported user directory sources.

Source

Description

Local Database

Users and Groups are configured and maintained locally in the GENESIS configuration in database tables within the project. Creating, updating, and deleting users and groups is performed directly within the Workbench environment. Learn more

Active Directory

When connected to Active Directory (AD), GENESIS can synchronize with AD to import users and groups, leveraging existing credentials and permissions from the organization’s AD infrastructure. You can configure this synchronization to occur periodically, ensuring that any changes in AD, such as new users or group assignments, are reflected in GENESIS.
In Active Directory, you can use cached user credentials. If there is a temporary AD outage, you can still log in using the credentials previously cached during a successful login​​. Learn more

Microsoft Entra ID (formerly Azure AD)

When using Entra ID, GENESIS operates similarly to AD, connecting to the cloud-based directory to authenticate users. This allows organizations that use Entra ID for cloud identity management to integrate seamlessly with GENESIS, extending single sign-on (SSO) capabilities and centralized control over user access. Learn more

Web Login

Web Login allows an external OpenID Connect (OIDC) identity provider (IdP) or a SAML 2.0 IdP to connect and authenticate user access to GENESIS components. The system receives a security token from the external provider and maps it to an internal user in GENESIS, allowing access based on predefined permissions. This feature offers flexibility for organizations to use their preferred identity provider while maintaining control over user access in GENESIS​​. Learn more