Authentication-Flows

Step-up authentication is a process where users are prompted to provide additional verification when accessing sensitive operations or data. This method enhances security by requiring more stringent authentication measures for high-risk actions, reducing the likelihood of unauthorized access. What is step-up authentication? Step-up authentication is a security mechanism that increases the level of authentication required for sensitive operations. It typically involves asking users to provide additional verification, such as multi-factor authentication (MFA), before granting access to critical systems or data. ...

Visual Overview: flowchart TB subgraph "Email Suspend-Resume Flow" A["User Starts<br/>Authentication"] --> B["Email Suspend Node"] B --> C["Generate Resume Link"] C --> D["Send Email"] D --> E["User Clicks Link"] E --> F["Resume Flow"] F --> G["Authentication Complete"] end style A fill:#667eea,color:#fff style B fill:#764ba2,color:#fff style D fill:#ed8936,color:#fff style F fill:#48bb78,color:#fff style G fill:#4caf50,color:#fff ForgeRock Access Management (AM) offers a powerful and flexible authentication tree system, enabling enterprises to design secure and dynamic login experiences. One of its useful features, the EmailSuspendNode, traditionally relies on ForgeRock Identity Management (IDM) for full functionality. But what if you’re not using IDM? This post walks through how to build a custom ForgeRock AM node that replicates the core functionality of EmailSuspendNode—complete with email delivery, resume flow support, and secure suspend/resume logic—all without needing IDM integration. ...