OAuth 2.0: Overview and Use Cases
Ever wondered how you can log into an app using your Google or Facebook account without giving away your password? That’s OAuth 2.0: Overview and Use Cases working its magic! Let’s break it down in plain English—no tech degree required. What is OAuth 2.0? OAuth 2.0 is like a digital bouncer that lets apps access […]
OpenID Connect (OIDC)
OpenID Connect (OIDC): Your Digital ID Passport Let’s break down OpenID Connect (OIDC)—the cool, modern way to log into apps without the headache of remembering a million passwords. Think of it as your digital ID card that apps trust to let you in. What’s OIDC? OIDC is like the upgraded version of OAuth 2.0 (the […]
LDAP (Lightweight Directory Access Protocol): Basics and use cases.
What is LDAP? Imagine you’re at a huge company with hundreds of employees. You need to find someone’s email, phone number, or even their desk location. Instead of running around with a clipboard, you’d check the company directory, right? That’s where LDAP (Lightweight Directory Access Protocol) comes in—acting like a digital company directory, making it […]
Kerberos Authentication: How It Works in IAM
What is Kerberos? Imagine you’re trying to get into an exclusive club. You can’t just walk in; you need a special pass. But instead of a bouncer, there’s a super-smart system that checks your ID, gives you a temporary wristband, and lets you move around without showing your ID every 5 minutes. This is similar […]
Understanding IAM Protocols and Standards
Understanding IAM Protocols and Standards Imagine you’re the owner of a super-exclusive club. You’ve got VIPs, regular members, and staff, all needing different levels of access. You wouldn’t want just anyone walking into the VIP lounge, right? That’s where Understanding IAM Protocols and Standards comes in. Think of them as the bouncer, the guest list, […]
Kerberos Authentication: How It Works in IAM
What is Kerberos? Imagine you’re trying to get into an exclusive club. You can’t just walk in; you need a special pass. But instead of a bouncer, there’s a super-smart system that checks your ID, gives you a temporary wristband, and lets you move around without showing your ID every 5 minutes. This is similar […]
LDAP (Lightweight Directory Access Protocol): Basics and use cases.
What is LDAP? Imagine you’re at a huge company with hundreds of employees. You need to find someone’s email, phone number, or even their desk location. Instead of running around with a clipboard, you’d check the company directory, right? That’s where LDAP (Lightweight Directory Access Protocol) comes in—acting like a digital company directory, making it […]
OpenID Connect (OIDC)
OpenID Connect (OIDC): Your Digital ID Passport Let’s break down OpenID Connect (OIDC)—the cool, modern way to log into apps without the headache of remembering a million passwords. Think of it as your digital ID card that apps trust to let you in. What’s OIDC? OIDC is like the upgraded version of OAuth 2.0 (the […]
OAuth 2.0: Overview and Use Cases
Ever wondered how you can log into an app using your Google or Facebook account without giving away your password? That’s OAuth 2.0: Overview and Use Cases working its magic! Let’s break it down in plain English—no tech degree required. What is OAuth 2.0? OAuth 2.0 is like a digital bouncer that lets apps access […]
Understanding IAM Protocols and Standards
Understanding IAM Protocols and Standards Imagine you’re the owner of a super-exclusive club. You’ve got VIPs, regular members, and staff, all needing different levels of access. You wouldn’t want just anyone walking into the VIP lounge, right? That’s where Understanding IAM Protocols and Standards comes in. Think of them as the bouncer, the guest list, […]