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Identity as a service Idaas - Coggle Diagram
Identity as a service
Idaas
identity and access management (IAM) services provided by the cloud service provider on a subscription basis
store information as a digital entity and is used for electronic transactions
core functions of IDaaS are:
Data Stores
Policy Engine
Query Engine
What is Identity?
An identity is a characteristic and attributes that makes something recognized uniquely.
Objects may have the same attributes, but their unique identities are different.
Service offered:
Single sign-on (SSO)
Single sign-on (SSO) allows users to log in once at the network parameter and access all the SaaS applications.
Multi-factor authentication (MFA)
Multi-factor authentication (MFA) uses multiple authentication methods to verify the user's identity
Identity Management
Identity providers (IdP) create, store, manage and maintain the digital identity information
Benefits
Reduce Risks
Provides multiple security
Cost Effective
quickly set up by the service provider.
Improve User Experience
easy to set up and
configure at a lower price.
Easily Setup
allows users to access the application consistently
Disadvantages
Dependence on
internet connectivity
experience disruptions in service
Limited customization
it may not be as
customizable as an
on-premises solution.
Security
concerns
transferring sensitive user identity and access information to a third-party service provider.
Regulatory
compliance
Organizations may face regulatory compliance issues when using IDaaS, particularly if they operate in industries with strict data privacy regulations.
identity consists:
Things you are
Biological characteristics like gender, age etc.
Things you know
Personal data like social security PINs etc.
Things you have
Your fingerprint, bank account which you can access etc.
Things you relate to
Your family and friends, beliefs and values etc
IDaaS servers
.COM, .ORG, .EDU, .MIL, .RU, .TV etc