FAQ: Is the protocol proprietary to Symantec or is it based on a common authentication model e.g. SharePoint Authentication?

[Kimberley]

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Q: Is the protocol proprietary to Symantec or is it based on a common authentication model e.g. SharePoint Authentication?

[Kimberley · Accepted solution]

Here is the answer from the Data Insight product team:

​The authentication is based on the Sharepoint/Windows based authentication itself. Symantec does not have a proprietary protocol.