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Configure a Rule for Authentication Event Actions

Rules that include SiteMinder authentication events allow you to control actions that occur when users authenticate to gain access to a resource.

Note: In order to configure rules for authentication events, you must configure the realm in which the rule is to be created to process these events. To do this, ensure that the Process Authentication Events option in the Advanced tab of the SiteMinder Realm dialog is set.

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To create a rule for authentication event actions

1. Using the Policy Server User Interface, create a rule object.

   The Rule Dialog opens.

2. Provide a Name and, optionally, a Description of the new rule.
3. In the Realm and Resources group box, select the name of the realm from the Realm drop-down list box that includes the resources to which this rule will apply.
4. In the Action group box, select the Authentication Events radio button.

   Note: The Resource field and Perform regular expression pattern matching options are disabled, because Authentication Events always apply to the entire realm. The Allow Access and Deny Access options are also disabled as they are not applicable for these events.

5. In the Action group box, select one or more of the following authentication events from the drop-down list:
   • OnAuthAccept
   • OnAuthAttempt
   • OnAuthChallenge
   • OnAuthReject
   • OnAuthUserNotFound
6. If you do not want the rule to be active, unset the Enabled check box.
7. If required, set time restrictions and or active rule settings in the Advanced group box.
8. Click Apply to save the rule, or click OK to save the rule and return to the SiteMinder Administration window.

More information:

Authentication Events

Configure a Realm

Rule Dialog

Enable and Disable Rules

Advanced Rule Options