Setting Up a Private Self-Hosted OIDC Provider on AWS for Enhanced Authentication
Setting Up a Private Self-Hosted OIDC Provider on AWS for Enhanced Authentication In today’s digital landscape, securing access to cloud resources is paramount. This blog post delves into setting up a private self-hosted OpenID Connect (OIDC) provider on AWS, offering a robust solution for applications requiring secure authentication. Whether you’re managing internal tools, CI/CD pipelines, or IoT devices, this approach provides a scalable and secure authentication mechanism. Introduction to OIDC and AWS Integration OIDC, an extension of OAuth 2.0, enables secure authentication by issuing tokens that can be used to access resources. By hosting your own OIDC provider on AWS, you gain control over the authentication process, ensuring it aligns with your security policies. This setup is particularly beneficial for applications using AWS Lambda or API Gateway, as it allows seamless integration with AWS services. ...