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Keycloak
Keycloak is an open-source solution for identity and access management (IAM). It enables single sign-on (SSO) across all enterprise applications.
Core concept
Centralisation of user management: Keycloak supports modern protocols such as OpenID Connect (OIDC) and SAML 2.0. It allows integration with external sources (such as Active Directory) and offers features including multi-factor authentication (MFA).
Assessment
- Use case: Central login service for employee portals, customer areas, and API security.
- Advantage: Full control over user data (self-hosted), high security, and highly flexible customisation.
- Limitation: Administration is complex and requires solid knowledge of authentication protocols.
Related topics
- Compliance, the control frame for Keycloak.
- Security Strategy, the security frame for Keycloak.
- Digital Sovereignty, the control and ownership context for Keycloak.
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