Identity-Access-Management Articles & Tutorials

Frodo Script Management: Bulk Export Import and Version Control for AM Scripts

Frodo Script Management is a powerful toolset for handling scripts in ForgeRock Access Manager (AM). It allows you to efficiently manage, export, import, and version control scripts, making it easier to maintain and audit your IAM configurations. In this post, we’ll dive into how Frodo Script Management works, how to implement it, and best practices for security and efficiency. What is Frodo Script Management? Frodo Script Management is part of the Frodo CLI, a command-line interface tool designed to simplify the management of ForgeRock Access Manager configurations. Specifically, it provides functionalities for bulk exporting, importing, and version controlling scripts used in AM. This is crucial for maintaining consistency across environments, facilitating backups, and ensuring that script changes are tracked and auditable. ...

Zero Trust Architecture Implementation: A Practical Guide for IAM Engineers

Zero Trust Architecture is not just a buzzword; it’s a fundamental shift in how we think about security. The traditional perimeter-based security model is outdated. In today’s digital landscape, where threats are omnipresent and data breaches are frequent, the assumption that everything inside the network is safe is no longer valid. Zero Trust treats every access request as potentially malicious, regardless of whether it originates from inside or outside the network perimeter. ...

OAuth Compliance in the Healthcare Industry: HIPAA and Beyond

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 The healthcare industry faces strict regulatory requirements to protect patient data privacy and security. OAuth 2.0 has become a critical framework enabling secure, standardized access delegation for healthcare applications, but how does OAuth align with HIPAA and other healthcare compliance mandates? ...