Insights on identity, security and compliance
Guides, analysis, and best practices on Identity and Access Management, access protection, and regulatory compliance for businesses.
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Keycloak self-hosted vs managed IAM: TCO and risks
Self-host Keycloak or adopt a managed IAM? A comparison of TCO, operational risks, security and compliance to make an informed build-vs-buy decision.
OAuth 2.0, OIDC and SAML: differences and use cases
Differences between OAuth 2.0, OpenID Connect (OIDC) and SAML: what they are for, when to choose each protocol and how to integrate them with LoginMaster (SDK, REST API, SSO).
Enterprise SSO for external users, no Entra/Google licenses
How to use LoginMaster as a central SSO to give external users dedicated accounts, without consuming Microsoft Entra ID or Google Workspace licenses, with secure self-service onboarding.
2FA vs MFA: differences and when to use them
The difference between two-factor authentication (2FA) and multi-factor authentication (MFA), the types of factors, when to use them, and how to apply them without needless friction.
SSO (Single Sign-On): what it is and how it works
What Single Sign-On is, how it works technically (SAML, OpenID Connect), the benefits for security and productivity, and how to adopt it in your company.
What is IAM (Identity and Access Management): a complete guide
What Identity and Access Management is, what it's for, the key components (authentication, authorization, provisioning, SSO, MFA), and how to choose an IAM platform.
NIS2 and access management: what the directive requires and how to prepare
The NIS2 directive mandates concrete measures on authentication, access control, and traceability. Here is what it means in practice for Identity and Access Management and how to align.
European alternative to Auth0 and Okta: choosing a GDPR-compliant IAM
When a European alternative to Auth0 and Okta makes sense, which criteria to weigh (GDPR compliance, pricing model, data sovereignty), and how to compare IAM solutions without cost surprises.
European IAM and data sovereignty: why where identities live matters
What data sovereignty means for Identity and Access Management, and why a European IAM that keeps data inside the customer Tenant lowers regulatory risk compared to US platforms.