Proxy Authentication

A single sign-on (SSO) authentication method where LogScale delegates user identity verification to a reverse proxy server. The proxy authenticates users and passes identity information to LogScale via HTTP headers specified by the AUTH_BY_PROXY_HEADER_NAME environment variable. This configuration requires that LogScale is not directly accessible, as direct access would allow users to assume any identity by manipulating headers. Critical security considerations include ensuring proper proxy configuration and preventing bypass of the authentication proxy.

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