What is an identity provider (IdP)?
ACM.148 Centralize user authentication for your organization
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In my last post I wrote about security product assessments.
I’m going to be taking a look at a product in my upcoming posts. But first, I need to explain what I’m trying to do, and why. Along that, I need to explain a few terms, starting with these:
- User Directory
- Single Sign-On (SSO)
- Identity Provider (IdP)
I’m going to explain these terms using an example. Consider the following scenario and your options. I’m probably missing some pros and cons below because I’m thinking this through rather quickly, but I just want to explain a few key points.
