IAM Architect

Visual Overview: sequenceDiagram participant User participant SP as Service Provider participant IdP as Identity Provider User->>SP: 1. Access Protected Resource SP->>User: 2. Redirect to IdP (SAML Request) User->>IdP: 3. SAML AuthnRequest IdP->>User: 4. Login Page User->>IdP: 5. Authenticate IdP->>User: 6. SAML Response (Assertion) User->>SP: 7. POST SAML Response SP->>SP: 8. Validate Assertion SP->>User: 9. Grant Access In the ever-evolving landscape of software development, the role of a developer has expanded to encompass a wide range of responsibilities, including identity and access management (IAM). As organizations increasingly prioritize security and user experience, the demand for skilled IAM architects has grown significantly. This blog post explores the journey from a developer to an IAM architect, highlighting the key skills, knowledge, and experiences required to excel in this role. ...

Visual Overview: sequenceDiagram participant User participant App as Client App participant AuthServer as Authorization Server participant Resource as Resource Server User->>App: 1. Click Login App->>AuthServer: 2. Authorization Request AuthServer->>User: 3. Login Page User->>AuthServer: 4. Authenticate AuthServer->>App: 5. Authorization Code App->>AuthServer: 6. Exchange Code for Token AuthServer->>App: 7. Access Token + Refresh Token App->>Resource: 8. API Request with Token Resource->>App: 9. Protected Resource In the ever-evolving landscape of cybersecurity, Identity and Access Management (IAM) has emerged as a cornerstone of secure digital ecosystems. As organizations increasingly rely on cloud-based services, microservices architectures, and distributed systems, the role of an IAM architect has become critical. This blog post explores the five core skills that every IAM architect must master to design robust, scalable, and secure IAM systems. ...