Identity management is full of acronyms: IAM, CIAM, SSO, MFA, SAML, OAuth, FIDO2... This comprehensive guide explains essential IAM terms in plain language.
Core Identity Acronyms
The discipline of managing digital identities and their access to resources
IAM specifically for external customers and consumers
One authentication grants access to multiple applications
Using multiple verification methods (something you know, have, are)
XML-based standard for exchanging authentication data
Protocol for delegated access without sharing credentials
Identity layer built on top of OAuth 2.0
Passwordless authentication standard using public key cryptography
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