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Identity and Access Management (IAM) is a critical component of modern application security. Whether you’re building a small startup application or managing enterprise-level systems, having a robust authentication and authorization solution is essential. This is where Keycloak comes in.
What is Keycloak?
Keycloak is an open-source Identity and Access Management solution developed by Red Hat. It provides features such as Single Sign-On (SSO), identity brokering, social login, user federation, and much more. Best of all, it’s completely free and backed by a vibrant community.
Key Features
Single Sign-On (SSO)
With Keycloak, users can authenticate once and gain access to multiple applications without having to log in again. This improves user experience while maintaining security standards.
Standard Protocols
Keycloak supports industry-standard protocols including:
- OpenID Connect (OIDC)
- OAuth 2.0
- SAML 2.0
This means you can integrate Keycloak with virtually any modern application or service.
User Federation
Need to connect to existing user directories? Keycloak supports LDAP and Active Directory out of the box, allowing you to leverage your existing user base without migration headaches.
Why Choose Managed Keycloak Hosting?
While Keycloak is powerful, setting it up and maintaining it requires expertise and ongoing effort. Server configuration, security patches, high availability setup, and performance tuning all demand significant resources.
With IAM OnDemand, you get all the benefits of Keycloak without the operational overhead. Our team handles the infrastructure, updates, and monitoring so you can focus on building your application.
Next Steps
Ready to get started? Sign up for IAM OnDemand today and have your Keycloak instance running in minutes. Our starter plan is perfect for development and testing, while our professional and business plans provide the scalability and support needed for production workloads.