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Federated Identity

Summary

A federated identity is a user identity that is maintained across multiple systems or domains, allowing users to authenticate once and gain access to various applications without needing to sign in again.

Detailed Description

Federated Identity Management (FIM) allows users to access applications from different domains using a single digital identity, effectively eliminating the need for multiple usernames and passwords. By utilizing standards such as SAML (Security Assertion Markup Language), OAuth, and OpenID Connect, federated identity systems provide a secure way to share user credentials across different platforms, often facilitated by identity providers (IdPs).

Category
Identity and Access Management
Synonyms
Cross-Domain Identity
Single Sign-On (SSO)
Unified Identity
Identity Federation

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Corporate Single Sign-On

Employees can access multiple corporate applications with a single login credential.

Industries:

Enterprise
Finance
Healthcare

Platforms:

Web
Mobile
Desktop
Third-party Application Integration

Users can use their social or enterprise credentials to log into various third-party applications without creating new accounts.

Industries:

E-commerce
Media
Gaming

Platforms:

Web
Mobile
Corporate Single Sign-On

Employees can access multiple corporate applications with a single login credential.

Industries:

Enterprise
Finance
Healthcare
Education

Platforms:

Web
Mobile
Desktop
Third-party Application Integration

Users can use their social or enterprise credentials to log into various third-party applications without creating new accounts.

Industries:

E-commerce
Media
Gaming
Travel

Platforms:

Web
Mobile
Cross-Organizational Collaboration

Allows users from different organizations to collaborate on shared platforms using a unified identity.

Industries:

Consulting
Software Development
Research

Platforms:

Web
Mobile

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