Single Sign On
Single Sign-On (SSO) is an authentication scheme that lets a user log in once with a single set of credentials and gain access to multiple independent applications or systems without re-authenticating for each one.
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Zero Trust Architecture
Zero Trust Architecture is a security model built on the principle of "never trust, always verify" — no user, device, or network segment is trusted by default,…
JSON Web Token (JWT)
A JSON Web Token (JWT) is a compact, URL-safe, digitally signed token format used to represent claims — such as a user's identity or permissions — that can be…
Azure Active Directory
Azure Active Directory (Azure AD), rebranded by Microsoft as Microsoft Entra ID, is Microsoft's cloud-based identity and access management service, providing a…
Okta
Okta is a cloud-based identity and access management platform that provides single sign-on, multi-factor authentication, and user lifecycle management to help…
OneLogin
OneLogin is a cloud-based identity and access management platform offering single sign-on, multi-factor authentication, and user provisioning to help organizat…
Ping Identity
Ping Identity is an identity and access management company offering enterprise-grade single sign-on, multi-factor authentication, and identity orchestration so…
JumpCloud
JumpCloud is a cloud-based directory platform that unifies identity, device, and access management, letting organizations manage users, groups, and policies ac…
Duo Security
Duo Security is a cloud-based access security platform, owned by Cisco, best known for its multi-factor authentication (MFA) product that verifies user identit…
Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)
Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) is a security method that requires users to verify their identity using two or more independent factors — typically something…
Single Sign-On (SSO)
Single Sign-On (SSO) is an authentication scheme that lets a user log in once with a single set of credentials and gain access to multiple independent applicat…
Security Token Service
A Security Token Service (STS) is a web service that issues, validates, and exchanges security tokens — such as temporary credentials or identity assertions —…
Identity and Access Management (IAM)
Identity and Access Management (IAM) is the framework of policies, processes, and technologies organizations use to ensure the right individuals and systems ha…
Privileged Access Management (PAM)
Privileged Access Management (PAM) is a set of security practices and tools focused specifically on controlling, monitoring, and securing accounts with elevate…