Identity Access Management

JSON Web Tokens (JWT) have become a standard method for securely transmitting information between parties as a JSON object. They are widely used in modern identity and access management solutions to carry claims and authorize users. However, correctly decoding and validating JWTs is critical to maintaining security. This article explains the difference between decoding and validation, walks through secure JWT signature verification, and provides best practices for safe JWT handling. ...

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? Understanding HIPAA and Its Security Requirements HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) mandates safeguards for Protected Health Information (PHI), emphasizing: Access control and authentication Audit logging and monitoring Data integrity and confidentiality Why OAuth Matters in Healthcare OAuth provides a secure method for patients and healthcare providers to authorize apps and services to access sensitive data without sharing passwords. Key benefits include: ...