ForgeRock AM

ForgeRock Access Management (AM) is a powerful platform for identity and access management, supporting flexible and extensible authentication and authorization workflows. One of its standout features is the ability to customize behavior through scripting, enabling developers and administrators to tailor AM to complex enterprise needs. This practical guide dives into how to customize ForgeRock AM using scripting, with real-world examples and best practices to enhance your IAM deployments. Why Customize ForgeRock AM with Scripts? Extend default authentication logic with custom conditions. Integrate with external systems during login or authorization. Modify tokens, session attributes, or user profiles dynamically. Implement adaptive authentication based on contextual data. Supported Script Types in ForgeRock AM ForgeRock AM supports various script types running on JavaScript, Groovy, or Beanshell: ...

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. ...

ForgeRock Access Management (AM) offers robust support for SAML 2.0, enabling organizations to implement secure Single Sign-On (SSO) across trusted domains. In a SAML setup, the Identity Provider (IDP) authenticates users and issues SAML assertions, while the Service Provider (SP) consumes those assertions to grant access. This blog will guide you step-by-step through setting up both IDP and SP roles using ForgeRock AM. 🔐🌍 Understanding SAML Roles in ForgeRock AM Before diving into configuration, it’s essential to grasp the roles. The IDP authenticates users and provides identity assertions. The SP relies on the IDP to authenticate users and accepts the assertions to authorize access. ForgeRock AM can act as either or both in a federation setup. Understanding the metadata exchange and establishing trust between IDP and SP is fundamental to the configuration process. ...

SAML (Security Assertion Markup Language) is widely used for enterprise Single Sign-On (SSO). It defines how identity providers (IdPs) and service providers (SPs) exchange authentication information using signed XML messages. However, integrating SAML in real-world environments — especially using platforms like ForgeRock AM — can surface tricky and non-obvious issues. Below are five common pitfalls based on practical experience, along with how to avoid them. 🚧 1. Time Synchronization Issues Cause Assertion Expiry ⏱️ SAML assertions come with time-based validity constraints (NotBefore and NotOnOrAfter). If the clocks between your IdP and SP are not perfectly synchronized, the SP might reject otherwise valid assertions. ...