Local Authentication Subsystem (LASS)

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12/18/2009

The Local Authentication Subsystem (LASS) provides the infrastructure that enables user authentication independent of the application and the specific authentication mechanism. Password authentication provides only one option, a password, for verification. However, LASS allows you to support sophisticated authentication mechanisms, such as biometrics. In addition, you can use LASS functionality to specify event-based policies to authenticate users.

In This Section

LASS Application Development: Provides specific instructions for the developer of an application that uses LASS.

Configuring LASS: Provides instructions for configuring a device to use LASS.

LASS Security: Provides security information and best practices for LASS.

LASS Registry Settings: Defines LASS and LAP registry settings.

LASS Samples: Describes LASS and LAP samples.

LASS Reference: Describes the LASS application programming interface (API) components, including the functions exported by a LAP.

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