Federated identity can be defined as technology that allows users with the necessary authorization to access several domains and applications at the same time by using one set of login credentials to do the same. Such a system links the identity of a user across several identity management systems at the same time. This makes sure that they can access various applications with complete safety and in the most efficient way possible. If an organization implements such a system its users would be able to access the likes of web applications, Active Directory, partner websites, and other such applications without having to log in every single time.
The Role Played By Identity Providers And Service Providers In A Federated System
Federated identity is also known as FIM or federated identity management. It functions based on a relationship of mutual trust between an SP (service provider) like an application vendor and an IdP (identity provider), an external party. It is the job of the IdP to create user credentials and manage them. In this case, the two types of entities come to a mutual agreement on the process of authentication that is to be followed in this case.
How does this work?
When a user of a federated system – an organization that has implemented the federated identity technology – accesses any domain or application they do not have to provide their login credentials on every single occasion. This is because those details are already stored in the database of the IdP. In these cases, the digital identity of the user is confirmed by the IdP from its database. It then authenticates the same and sends the SP the identity information of the user. This is how a user can access the likes of applications, portals, systems, and websites without logging in separately every time.
How can your organization be secured by the MFA of OmniDefend?
With the Multi-Factor Authentication of OmniDefend, you can secure your workforce since it lets you use several authentication factors at the same time for desktop security and SSO or single sign-on. OmniDefend uses the latest and best in biometric technology for supporting quick 1:1 validation as well as 1:N identification of user identities. It also supports industry standards such as FIDO2 WebAuthn and this allows you to use the strongest authentication devices on the digital devices being used in your organization.
Conclusion
When you use biometric devices you use the likes of your fingerprint, palm, face, vein, signature, and voice to authenticate people who are using the different applications connected to your business. Using such technology makes sure that this happens in the most secure way possible in the sense that no unauthorized individual is able to access them. These devices work in two main modes – 1:N or identification mode or 1:1 or validation mode. OmniDefend has an unparalleled fingerprint matcher that can be used on a large scale as well. It can check from a massive database of 50 million fingerprints in less than three seconds.