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Ready-to-use scripts for user provisioning, reconciliation, and lifecycle management that simplify IDM customization and automation.
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Adaptive authentication flows, conditional logic, and MFA orchestration snippets to enhance user experience and security.
🧩 RadiantOne Virtual Directory Blueprints
Integration patterns and configurations for unified identity data aggregation and virtualization.
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Terraform modules, Kubernetes manifests, and Helm charts to automate deployment and scaling of IAM components in cloud-native environments.
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Practical code samples demonstrating authorization code flow, token refresh, introspection, and error handling to build robust OAuth/OIDC clients and servers.
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FIDO vs FIDO2: Understanding the Evolution of Passwordless Authentication
Introduction As organizations and developers continue shifting toward passwordless authentication, two standards often come up: FIDO and FIDO2. While closely related, these standards represent different stages in the evolution of secure, phishing-resistant login technology.
This article explains the technical and strategic differences between FIDO (U2F) and FIDO2, their roles in modern authentication, and how to choose the right standard for your app or enterprise environment.
What Is FIDO? FIDO (Fast IDentity Online) originally referred to a family of open standards developed by the FIDO Alliance to improve authentication security through:
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Implementing FIDO2 Authentication with Security Keys in Enterprise Applications
Introduction As phishing attacks and credential breaches continue to threaten digital infrastructure, more organizations are turning to FIDO2 authentication using security keys to enhance login security. Unlike traditional methods that rely on shared secrets (e.g., passwords or OTPs), FIDO2 uses public key cryptography with hardware-backed credentials to provide strong, phishing-resistant authentication.
This post guides you through implementing FIDO2 authentication using hardware security keys in enterprise applications. We’ll explore the underlying concepts, implementation techniques, and integration strategies with identity providers like ForgeRock and Azure AD.
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Kubernetes vs OpenShift: IAM Integration, RBAC, and Real-World DevSecOps Practices
Introduction: Why IAM Matters in Kubernetes and OpenShift In the modern DevSecOps era, Identity and Access Management (IAM) is no longer a secondary concern—it is foundational. As container orchestration becomes central to enterprise cloud strategies, the ability to control who can access which resources, and under what conditions, becomes critical.
Kubernetes and OpenShift are two of the most widely adopted platforms for orchestrating containerized workloads. While Kubernetes provides the core primitives for access control, OpenShift extends and enhances IAM capabilities, making it a popular choice for regulated or enterprise environments.
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How to Use YubiKey for Secure FIDO2 Passwordless Login in Modern Web Apps
Introduction Password-based authentication has long been the weakest link in application security. With phishing, credential stuffing, and password reuse rampant, modern organizations are looking toward passwordless authentication methods that are more secure and user-friendly.
This post explains how to use a YubiKey hardware security key to implement FIDO2-based passwordless login using WebAuthn, including optional integration with enterprise IAM solutions like ForgeRock Identity Cloud.
What Is FIDO2 and Why YubiKey? FIDO2 is an open standard for passwordless authentication, co-developed by the FIDO Alliance and the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C). It combines two components:
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Client Credentials Flow in OAuth 2.0: Complete Guide with Real-World Examples
The Client Credentials Flow is a foundational grant type in OAuth 2.0, designed for machine-to-machine (M2M) communication scenarios where no end-user is involved. This flow enables secure backend services, daemons, or microservices to authenticate themselves and access protected APIs without user interaction.
🔍 When Should You Use the Client Credentials Flow? Use this flow when:
A backend service needs to call another internal API A scheduled job or daemon interacts with protected endpoints Microservices need to exchange data without involving users You’re building automated scripts or monitoring tools that access APIs 🔐 How the Flow Works (Step-by-Step) Here’s how the Client Credentials Flow operates:
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Kubernetes and OpenShift: Architecture, Differences, and Real-World Use Cases
Introduction As cloud-native development becomes the backbone of modern software delivery, two container orchestration platforms dominate enterprise adoption: Kubernetes and OpenShift. While Kubernetes is the de facto open-source standard, OpenShift—Red Hat’s enterprise-ready Kubernetes distribution—offers an integrated, opinionated stack for security, developer experience, and multi-cloud deployment.
This article unpacks the technical architecture, differences, and real-world use cases of Kubernetes vs. OpenShift, helping you choose the right platform for your DevOps goals.
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FIDO Login Explained: How to Build Scalable Passwordless Authentication
Introduction Traditional login systems—relying on passwords and MFA tokens—are increasingly vulnerable to phishing, credential stuffing, and human error. In contrast, FIDO login offers a modern, passwordless alternative built on public key cryptography, ensuring a seamless yet secure user experience.
This blog post explores the technical implementation and benefits of FIDO login for modern applications, whether you’re building from scratch or integrating into an existing IAM system like ForgeRock, Okta, or Azure AD.
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OAuth2 Deep Dive with ForgeRock Access Management
OAuth2 has become the de facto standard for authorization in modern web applications, and ForgeRock Access Management (AM) is a leading platform for implementing OAuth2-based solutions. In this article, we will dive deep into OAuth2, explore its architecture, and demonstrate how it integrates with ForgeRock AM.
What is OAuth2? OAuth2 is an authorization framework that enables third-party applications to access user resources without sharing credentials. It is widely used for scenarios like single sign-on (SSO), delegated access, and API protection. OAuth2 operates on the principle of “tokens,” which are used to grant access to protected resources.
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Helm for Java Microservices: Packaging & Deploying Made Easy
In the rapidly evolving landscape of cloud-native development, Java microservices have become a cornerstone of modern applications. However, the complexity of packaging and deploying these services on Kubernetes can be daunting. Enter Helm, a powerful tool that streamlines the process of packaging, configuring, and deploying applications on Kubernetes. In this blog post, we’ll explore how Helm can make your Java microservices deployment process more efficient and scalable.
Understanding Helm and Its Role in Microservices Helm is a package manager for Kubernetes, designed to help you easily package, configure, and deploy applications. It uses charts, which are collections of files that describe a related set of Kubernetes resources. Helm charts allow you to define your application’s deployment configuration in a consistent and repeatable way.
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DevOps Is Not Just Tools — It’s a Cultural Transformation
The Misconception of DevOps as Just Tools When most people hear the term “DevOps,” they immediately think of tools like Jenkins, Docker, or Kubernetes. While these tools are undeniably important, they represent only a small part of what DevOps truly is. DevOps is not a set of tools; it is a cultural transformation that redefines how teams collaborate, communicate, and deliver value.
The misconception that DevOps is merely a collection of tools stems from the visible and tangible nature of these tools. They are easy to implement, measure, and demonstrate. However, without the right cultural foundation, these tools can become little more than shiny objects that fail to deliver the promised benefits.
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