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In today’s digital landscape, organizations often need to manage identities across multiple platforms and cloud environments. Integrating ForgeRock with Azure Active Directory (Azure AD) provides a robust hybrid identity solution that combines the flexibility of ForgeRock’s identity management platform with the security and scalability of Azure AD. This integration enables seamless single sign-on (SSO), unified user provisioning, and enhanced security for a modern workforce. In this blog post, we will explore the architecture, configuration steps, and best practices for integrating ForgeRock with Azure AD. Whether you are an IT administrator, DevOps engineer, or identity management specialist, this guide will provide you with the technical insights and practical steps needed to implement this solution effectively. ...

ForgeRock ForgeOps provides a powerful Helm-based deployment model for the Identity Platform. In this advanced deployment guide, we focus on deploying ForgeOps 7.5 to Red Hat OpenShift CRC (CodeReady Containers) using custom-built Docker images, Helm charts, and fine-grained security controls. This article assumes you’re already familiar with the basics of ForgeOps and OpenShift. If you’re looking for the beginner version of this tutorial, check out: 👉 Deploying ForgeRock ForgeOps on Red Hat OpenShift CRC: A Step-by-Step Guide ...

Introduction Running ForgeRock ForgeOps on Red Hat OpenShift is a powerful way to simulate enterprise-grade IAM deployment scenarios. In this guide, we’ll walk through setting up ForgeOps inside a local OpenShift environment using CodeReady Containers (CRC), which enables a fast and lightweight test environment for development or evaluation purposes. Prerequisites Before we begin, make sure your machine meets the following minimum specs: 8 vCPUs 16 GB memory 45+ GB disk space OpenShift pull secret (available from Red Hat Hybrid Cloud Console) Install and configure CRC: ...

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. ...

When building secure APIs, validating tokens is critical. But not all tokens are self-contained (like JWTs). That’s where OAuth 2.0 Token Introspection comes in — a mechanism to verify token status, scope, and expiration in real time via the authorization server. What Is Token Introspection? Token introspection is defined in RFC 7662. It allows a protected resource (like your API server) to ask the authorization server: “Is this token valid? What does it contain?” ...

ForgeRock Identity Cloud supports OpenID Connect (OIDC) to provide secure and flexible authentication flows. Crafting the correct OIDC login flow URLs is crucial for seamless user authentication and authorization. What Are OIDC Login Flow URLs? These URLs are the entry points for users to start the authentication journey. They include parameters that specify client details, requested scopes, redirect URIs, and security parameters like state and nonce. Key Components of OIDC Login URLs client_id: Identifies your application registered in ForgeRock. redirect_uri: The URL ForgeRock redirects to after successful authentication. response_type: Typically code for authorization code flow. scope: Defines the access scope, usually including openid. state: Protects against CSRF attacks. nonce: Protects against replay attacks. Sample OIDC Login URL https://idp.example.com/openam/oauth2/realms/root/authorize? client_id=your-client-id& redirect_uri=https://yourapp.com/callback& response_type=code& scope=openid profile email& state=abc123& nonce=xyz789 Building Dynamic Login URLs in ForgeRock ForgeRock supports custom hosted login pages and dynamic URL parameters. You can build URLs programmatically based on user context or application needs to optimize user experience. ...

ForgeRock Identity Cloud offers hosted login journeys—pre-built, customizable authentication flows—to simplify secure user sign-in. Configuring these journey URLs correctly is vital to ensure smooth user experience and integration with OAuth 2.0/OIDC clients. What Are Hosted Login Journey URLs? Hosted login journeys are URLs that trigger specific authentication flows configured in ForgeRock Identity Cloud. These journeys can include multi-factor authentication, social login, or custom steps. Key Configuration Parameters realm: Specifies the realm or tenant. journey: The name of the hosted authentication journey to invoke. client_id: The OAuth client requesting authentication. redirect_uri: Where to send the user after successful login. state and nonce: Security parameters for CSRF and replay protection. Example Hosted Login Journey URL https://idp.example.com/oauth2/realms/root/authorize? client_id=your-client-id& redirect_uri=https://yourapp.com/callback& response_type=code& scope=openid profile& authIndexType=service& authIndexValue=CustomLoginJourney& state=abc123& nonce=xyz789 Here, authIndexType=service and authIndexValue specify which hosted journey to execute. ...

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In today’s digital landscape, Identity and Access Management (IAM) solutions play a pivotal role in securing user data and managing access to critical systems. With numerous options available, choosing the right IAM solution can be overwhelming. In this blog post, we’ll dive into a detailed comparison of two popular IAM solutions: ForgeRock and Keycloak. By the end of this post, you’ll have a clear understanding of which solution aligns best with your organization’s needs. ...

In today’s digital landscape, seamless user authentication across platforms is a critical requirement for businesses. Organizations often rely on hybrid IT environments, combining on-premises solutions like ForgeRock with cloud-based services such as Google Workspace. Federated identity authentication (IdP mode) enables users to authenticate once and access multiple services, improving user experience and streamlining IT operations. This blog post explores how to implement federated identity authentication using ForgeRock as the Identity Provider (IdP) and Google Workspace as the Service Provider (SP). ...