technology#Delivery#Governance#Identity Management#Security
OpenID Connect (OIDC)
OpenID Connect is a simple identity protocol built on OAuth 2.0.
OpenID Connect enables clients to authenticate using identity providers.
Maturity
Established
Cognitive loadMedium
Classification
- ComplexityMedium
- Impact areaTechnical
- Decision typeArchitectural
- Organizational maturityIntermediate
Technical context
Integrations
Web ApplicationsMobile AppsBackend Servers
Principles & goals
Open standards promote interoperability.User-friendliness is crucial.Security must always be guaranteed.
Value stream stage
Build
Organizational level
Enterprise
Use cases & scenarios
Use cases
Scenarios
Compromises
Risks
- Risk of phishing attacks on login pages.
- Difficulties in debugging authentication issues.
- Outdated protocols may have security vulnerabilities.
Best practices
- Use secure connections (HTTPS).
- Implement re-authentication in case of suspected compromise.
- Regularly clean up unused tokens.
I/O & resources
Inputs
- Username
- Password
- Authentication Token
Outputs
- Access Token
- User Profile Information
- Session ID
Description
OpenID Connect enables clients to authenticate using identity providers. It provides a standardized method for authenticating users and can be used for transmitting user information.
✔Benefits
- Unified user logins across various services.
- Simplified usage for end-users.
- Increased security through token-based authentication.
✖Limitations
- Dependency on third parties for authentication.
- Complexity when integrating different identity providers.
- Potential user privacy concerns.
Trade-offs
Metrics
- Login Success Rate
The percentage of users who successfully log in.
- Average Login Time
The average time taken for user logins.
- User Satisfaction
Measurement of user satisfaction with the login process.
Examples & implementations
Google SSO
Using Google for sign-in on third-party applications.
Microsoft Azure AD
Authenticating users via Azure Active Directory.
Facebook Login
User sign-in using Facebook accounts.
Implementation steps
1
Select an identity provider.
2
Obtain the necessary API keys and secrets.
3
Test and debug the implementation.
⚠️ Technical debt & bottlenecks
Technical debt
- Lack of documentation for use.
- Incompatibility with existing systems.
- Introduction of new requirements disrupted existing implementations.
Known bottlenecks
Lack of support for custom identity providers.Service disruptions can lead to login difficulties.Outdated software can pose security risks.
Misuse examples
- Insisting on using insecure login methods.
- Not considering privacy regulations.
- Allowing weak or easily guessable passwords.
Typical traps
- Insufficient vetting of identity providers.
- Lack of user training for secure use.
- Reliance on outdated software.
Required skills
Knowledge of OAuth 2.0Understanding of web securityAbility to integrate APIs
Architectural drivers
Standardized protocols for easy interoperability.Security requirements for secure authentication.Usability and access to login methods.
Constraints
- • Compliance with privacy regulations such as GDPR.
- • Technical compatibility with various systems.
- • Availability of identity providers and their services.