Category: Integration
Integrating CIAM into a consumer-centric software solution.
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Architecting a Modern CIAM Solution
The architecture of a modern CIAM integration includes several core components all working together to deliver a seamless and secure experience for users. By adopting best practices in security, privacy, and user experience, B2C and B2B SaaS developers can build trust with their customers while ensuring compliance with evolving data protection regulations.
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An API-First Approach to CIAM
Managing Customer Identity and Access Management (CIAM) involves addressing a variety of scenarios in an increasingly complex digital landscape. Adopting an API-first approach offers several advantages, particularly when it comes to integrating with your existing management systems particularly in the context of Continuous Integration (CI) and Continuous Deployment (CD).
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WordPress, OpenFGA, and Keycloak
Building a SaaS application with CIAM integrated as a DIY option can be a challenging prospect. In this article I’m going to explore how I’m using WordPress, Keycloak and OpenFGA to build a B2B SaaS solution network with a comprehensive CIAM integration.
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CIAM Attack Vectors and Protecting Against Them
Protecting your CIAM is critical to ensuring that customer data remains secure and that only authorized users can access services. With the increasing sophistication of cyber threats, a multi-layered security approach to prevent common attacks like credential stuffing, brute force, phishing, and account takeover is a crucial aspect of any implementation.
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What Can CIAM Do For You?
In an era where digital interactions are paramount to business success, Customer Identity and Access Management (CIAM) has become an essential component of a secure, efficient, and personalised customer experience. By providing seamless and secure access to digital services, CIAM not only enhances security but also fosters customer loyalty with regulatory compliance.
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B2C vs B2B SaaS Applications
While both B2B and B2C applications utilize the SaaS model, the differences in their target audiences, pricing, sales processes, user experience, and support systems are significant. B2B SaaS applications are more complex, designed for organizations, and emphasize customization, scalability, and integrations, whereas B2C applications focus on providing simple, user-friendly solutions for individual consumers.
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OIDC, SAML and OAuth 2.0
Many developers have encountered the terms OIDC, SAML and OAuth 2.0. However, hearing about them and knowing what they are — as well as when to use them — are very different things. Read more about these modern CIAM protocols and why you should consider using them.
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Build, Buy or DIY your CIAM Solution?
Customer Identity and Access Management (a.k.a CIAM) provides the tools, processes, policies and design patterns to manage and secure customer identities and control access to applications, services, and resources. CIAM ensures that only authenticated and authorized users can access restricted information and functionality, and enables self-service capability as part of a safe and seamless user experience.
