Enhancing Network Security with Active Directory Integration on SECUI Bluemax Next Generation Firewall

Managing multiple users in an enterprise can be a real challenge, especially when authentication is still handled manually. This is where Active Directory (AD) and Bluemax Next Generation Firewall complement each other to simplify user management, strengthen security, and ensure network access follows company policies.

Active Directory (AD) is Microsoft’s directory service that centrally stores user, computer, and network resource data. Meanwhile, Bluemax NGF comes as a next-generation firewall that protects IT infrastructure, both wired and wireless with smarter threat detection.

By integrating Active Directory SECUI Bluemax NGF, administrators can centralize user authentication, enable activity logging, and easily synchronize groups.

In this article, you will learn step by step how to integrate Active Directory with Bluemax NGF.

Let’s dive in!

Figure 0.1 Active Directory Topology

Steps to Configure Active Directory

1. Login to the Bluemax NGF Dashboard

First, open your browser and access the Bluemax NGF dashboard using its IP Address, then log in with Administrator credentials.

Figure 1.1 Bluemax NGF Login Page

2. Add Active Directory Server

Once logged in, navigate to:

System > Authentication > Authentication Server

Figure 2.1 System Menu

On the Authentication Server page, click ADD to add your Active Directory server.

Figure 2.2 Authentication Server Page

After clicking Add, the Edit AD Server page will appear. Fill in the following parameters:

• Name: AD server name
• Server List: AD server IP
• Base DN & Bind DN
• Password & Confirm Password
• Adjust based on your AD server setup

Make sure all parameters marked with * are filled.

Figure 2.3 Add AD Server

For the Server List parameter, click ADD to add Server Name, Server Address, and Server Port. Once done, click OK to save the configuration.

Figure 2.4 Add AD Server List

3. Configure AD Settings Wizard

Next, configure the AD Settings Wizard by navigating to:

Security Policy > User Authentication > AD Settings Wizard

Figure 3.1 Security Policy Menu

After selecting AD Settings Wizard, the “About the AD Settings Wizard” page will appear. Click Next.

Figure 3.2 About the AD Settings Wizard Page

Then enter the AD Server you added earlier in the AD Server field.

Figure 3.3 AD Settings Wizard

Click Test in Connection Test to verify the AD Server configuration. If successful, click Next.

Figure 3.4 Connection Test

Next, the AD Group Mapping page will appear. Adjust the configuration as needed. Ensure all fields marked with * are filled.

Figure 3.5 AD Group Mapping

Now, choose the AD groups or OUs to be synchronized with Bluemax NGF.

Figure 3.6 Select Groups to be Synced

Figure 3.7 Select Groups to be Synced (1)

Figure 3.8 Select Groups to be Synced (2)

Proceed to AD Event Log Collection, enter your AD Server Address, adjust the configuration, and click Next.

Figure 3.9 AD Event Log Configuration

Finally, the “See Settings Result” page will appear. Review all configurations and click Apply to implement.

Figure 3.10 AD Settings Summary

4. Configure Group Mapping Interwork

After applying all configurations in AD Settings Wizard, continue with Group Mapping Interwork. Navigate to:

Security Profile > User Authentication > Group Mapping Interwork

Figure 4.1 User Authentication Menu

You will see the Group Mapping Interwork dashboard listing the AD server you added. Click on it to view synchronized users.

Figure 4.2 Group Mapping Interwork Dashboard

Figure 4.3 Synced AD User Information

Well done, the AD integration with SECUI Bluemax NGF is now complete!

Conclusion

Integrating Active Directory (AD) with SECUI Bluemax Next Generation Firewall gives enterprises a powerful way to simplify user authentication and improve network security. With the right configuration, administrators can centralize access control, monitor activities through logging, and automatically sync AD groups.

This approach not only streamlines IT management but also ensures every network connection follows company security policies. A solid solution for organizations seeking efficiency and stronger data protection in today’s digital era.

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