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Author by : Mike Chapple
Languange Used : en
Release Date : 2020-10-01
Publisher by : Jones & Bartlett Learning

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Description : Revised and updated with the latest data from this fast paced field, Access Control, Authentication, and Public Key Infrastructure defines the components of access control, provides a business framework for implementation, and discusses legal requirements that impact access control programs....

Author by : Ng, Alex Chi Keung
Languange Used : en
Release Date : 2018-01-26
Publisher by : IGI Global

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Description : Due to the proliferation of distributed mobile technologies and heavy usage of social media, identity and access management has become a very challenging area. Businesses are facing new demands in implementing solutions, however, there is a lack of information and direction. Contemporary Identity and Access Management Architectures: Emerging Research and Opportunities is a critical scholarly resource that explores management of an organization’s identities, credentials, and attributes which assures the identity of a user in an extensible manner set for identity and access administration. Featuring coverage on a broad range of topics, such as biometric application programming interfaces, telecommunication security, and role-based access control, this book is geared towards academicians, practitioners, and researchers seeking current research on identity and access management....

Author by : Lovisa Stenbacken Stjernlof
Languange Used : en
Release Date : 2020-12-08
Publisher by : Packt Publishing Ltd

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Description : Plan, design, and implement identity and access management solutions with Okta Key FeaturesLearn how to use Okta for complete identity and access management in your organizationUse single sign-on, multifactor authentication, and life cycle management for enhanced securitySet up, manage, and audit API access policiesBook Description IAM, short for identity and access management, is a set of policies and technologies for ensuring the security of an organization through careful role and access assignment for users and devices. With this book, you'll get up and running with Okta, an identity and access management (IAM) service that you can use for both employees and customers. Once you've understood how Okta can be used as an IAM platform, you'll learn about the Universal Directory, which covers how to integrate other directories and applications and set up groups and policies. As you make progress, the book explores Okta's single sign-on (SSO) feature and multifactor authentication (MFA) solutions. Finally, you will delve into API access management and discover how you can leverage Advanced Server Access for your cloud servers and Okta Access Gateway for your on-premises applications. By the end of this Okta book, you'll have learned how to implement Okta to enhance your organization's security and be able to use this book as a reference guide for the Okta certification exam. What you will learnUnderstand different types of users in Okta and how to place them in groupsSet up SSO and MFA rules to secure your IT environmentGet to grips with the basics of end-user functionality and customizationFind out how provisioning and synchronization with applications workExplore API management, Access Gateway, and Advanced Server AccessBecome well-versed in the terminology used by IAM professionalsWho this book is for If you are an IT consultant, business decision-maker, system administrator, system and security engineer, or anyone who wishes to use Okta to plan, design, and implement identity and access management solutions, this book is for you. A basic understanding of authentication and authorization is necessary....

Author by : Stian Thorgersen
Languange Used : en
Release Date : 2023-07-31
Publisher by : Packt Publishing Ltd

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Description : Gain a practical understanding of Keycloak to enable authentication and authorization in applications while leveraging the additional features provided by Keycloak. Purchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF eBook Key Features A beginners’ guide to Keycloak focussed on understanding Identity and Access Management Implement authentication and authorization in applications using Keycloak 22 Utilize Keycloak in securing applications developed by you and the existing applications in your enterprise Book DescriptionThe second edition of Keycloak - Identity and Access Management for Modern Applications is an updated, comprehensive introduction to Keycloak and its updates. In this new edition, you will learn how to use the latest distribution of Keycloak. The recent versions of Keycloak are now based on Quarkus, which brings a new and improved user experience and a new admin console with a higher focus on usability. You will see how to leverage Spring Security, instead of the Keycloak Spring adapter while using Keycloak 22. As you progress, you’ll understand the new Keycloak distribution and explore best practices in using OAuth. Finally, you'll cover general best practices and other information on how to protect your applications. By the end of this new edition, you’ll have learned how to install and manage the latest version of Keycloak to secure new and existing applications using the latest features.What you will learn Understand how to install, configure, and manage the latest version of Keycloak Discover how to obtain access tokens through OAuth 2.0 Utilize a reverse proxy to secure an application implemented in any programming language or framework Safely manage Keycloak in a production environment Secure different types of applications, including web, mobile, and native applications Discover the frameworks and third-party libraries that can expand Keycloak Who this book is forThis book is for developers, sysadmins, security engineers, or anyone who wants to leverage Keycloak and its capabilities for application security. Basic knowledge of app development, authentication, and authorization is expected....

Author by : Stian Thorgersen
Languange Used : en
Release Date : 2021-06-11
Publisher by : Packt Publishing Ltd

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Description : Learn to leverage the advanced capabilities of Keycloak, an open-source identity and access management solution, to enable authentication and authorization in applications Key FeaturesGet up to speed with Keycloak, OAuth 2.0, and OpenID Connect using practical examplesConfigure, manage, and extend Keycloak for optimized securityLeverage Keycloak features to secure different application typesBook Description Implementing authentication and authorization for applications can be a daunting experience, often leaving them exposed to security vulnerabilities. Keycloak is an open-source solution for identity management and access management for modern applications, which can make a world of difference if you learn how to use it. Keycloak, helping you get started with using it and securing your applications. Complete with hands-on tutorials, best practices, and self-assessment questions, this easy-to-follow guide will show you how to secure a sample application and then move on to securing different application types. As you progress, you will understand how to configure and manage Keycloak as well as how to leverage some of its more advanced capabilities. Finally, you'll gain insights into securely using Keycloak in production. By the end of this book, you will have learned how to install and manage Keycloak as well as how to secure new and existing applications. What you will learnUnderstand how to install, configure, and manage KeycloakSecure your new and existing applications with KeycloakGain a basic understanding of OAuth 2.0 and OpenID ConnectUnderstand how to configure Keycloak to make it ready for production useDiscover how to leverage additional features and how to customize Keycloak to fit your needsGet to grips with securing Keycloak servers and protecting applicationsWho this book is for Developers, sysadmins, security engineers, or anyone who wants to leverage Keycloak and its capabilities for application security will find this book useful. Beginner-level knowledge of app development and authentication and authorization is expected....

Author by : Kristina Botyriute
Languange Used : en
Release Date : 2018-03-13
Publisher by : Springer

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Description : This book is published open access under a CC BY 4.0 licence.The book offers a concise guide for librarians, helping them understand the challenges, processes and technologies involved in managing access to online resources. After an introduction the book presents cases of general authentication and authorisation. It helps readers understand web based authentication and provides the fundamentals of IP address recognition in an easy to understand manner. A special chapter is dedicated to Security Assertion Markup Language (SAML), followed by an overview of the key concepts of OpenID Connect. The book concludes with basic troubleshooting guidelines and recommendations for further assistance. Librarians will benefit from this quick and easy read, which demystifies the technologies used, features real-life scenarios, and explains how to competently employ authentication and access management....

Author by : Jon Lehtinen
Languange Used : en
Release Date : 2021-10-01
Publisher by : Packt Publishing Ltd

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Description : Understand the IAM toolsets, capabilities, and paradigms of the AWS platform and learn how to apply practical identity use cases to AWS at the administrative and application level Key FeaturesLearn administrative lifecycle management and authorizationExtend workforce identity to AWS for applications deployed to Amazon Web Services (AWS)Understand how to use native AWS IAM capabilities with apps deployed to AWSBook Description AWS identity management offers a powerful yet complex array of native capabilities and connections to existing enterprise identity systems for administrative and application identity use cases. This book breaks down the complexities involved by adopting a use-case-driven approach that helps identity and cloud engineers understand how to use the right mix of native AWS capabilities and external IAM components to achieve the business and security outcomes they want. You will begin by learning about the IAM toolsets and paradigms within AWS. This will allow you to determine how to best leverage them for administrative control, extending workforce identities to the cloud, and using IAM toolsets and paradigms on an app deployed on AWS. Next, the book demonstrates how to extend your on-premise administrative IAM capabilities to the AWS backplane, as well as how to make your workforce identities available for AWS-deployed applications. In the concluding chapters, you'll learn how to use the native identity services with applications deployed on AWS. By the end of this IAM Amazon Web Services book, you will be able to build enterprise-class solutions for administrative and application identity using AWS IAM tools and external identity systems. What you will learnUnderstand AWS IAM concepts, terminology, and servicesExplore AWS IAM, Amazon Cognito, AWS SSO, and AWS Directory Service to solve customer and workforce identity problemsApply the concepts you learn about to solve business, process, and compliance challenges when expanding into AWSNavigate the AWS CLI to unlock the programmatic administration of AWSExplore how AWS IAM, its policy objects, and notational language can be applied to solve security and access management use casesRelate concepts easily to your own environment through IAM patterns and best practicesWho this book is for Identity engineers and administrators, cloud administrators, security architects, or anyone who wants to explore and manage IAM solutions in AWS will find this book useful. Basic knowledge of AWS cloud infrastructure and services is required to understand the concepts covered in the book more effectively....