Many of you are already familiar with it, but LDAP stands for Lightweight Directory Access Protocol. What exactly is it? LDAP refers to a centralized system that automates the management of user data, security and resources. Not sure if your organization has such a system in place? If you are given a single username and password that lets you log on to any computer and software at your workplace, chances are you have an LDAP system. If you’re still not sure, ask someone from your IT department (they’ll love the shop talk!). You may still be asking yourself: so what? pesky password.