A network administrator is configuring a ClearPass service to use Active Directory (AD) for both...

Using AD for authentication confirms who the user is, while using it for authorization allows ClearPass to pull group memberships (e.g., "Finance Team") to determine access levels. Adding MDM integration provides "Rich Context"—letting ClearPass know if that specific user is connecting from a corporate-managed device that is encrypted and not jailbroken. This combination ensures that only the right person on a secure device can enter the network.