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Federation and SSO Services
Simplifying access while neutralizing vulnerabilities caused by multiple identifiers.
Stop password fatigue and secure your perimeter. We specialize in tying complex applications into centralized, hardened OpenLDAP and Kerberos authentication backends.
Key Benefits
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OpenLDAP Integration
Plugging modern web applications directly into robust legacy directory stores.
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Kerberized Environments
Ensuring silent, highly secure authentication for internal network users.
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Seamless Login
One secure set of credentials across hundreds of applications.
What is Federation and SSO Services?
The proliferation of identifiers in modern enterprises significantly increases security risks while degrading the user experience. We build Single Sign-On (SSO) systems leveraging OpenLDAP and Kerberos architectures to securely unify diverse applications under a single identity pane.
Development Process
SSO Gateway Deployment
Installing identity brokers like Keycloak or LemonLDAP to bridge SAML/OIDC apps with LDAP backends.
Legacy App Modernization
Creating custom authentication proxies to wrap older, non-federated applications in modern SSO flows.
External Federation
Setting up secure B2B identity federations allowing your partners to log in using their own corporate credentials.
Technical Deep Dives
SAML vs OAuth2/OIDC — Choosing the Right Protocol
Both SAML and OAuth2/OIDC achieve Single Sign-On, but they differ fundamentally in architecture and use case. SAML (Security Assertion Markup Language) is XML-based and designed for enterprise web applications. The user authenticates once at the Identity Provider (IdP), which generates a signed XML assertion. This assertion is posted to the Service Provider (SP), which grants access. SAML excels in traditional enterprise environments where deep browser integration is available. OAuth2/OIDC is JSON/JWT-based and designed for modern APIs and mobile applications. Instead of XML assertions, the IdP issues short-lived JSON Web Tokens (JWTs) signed with RSA or ECDSA keys. These tokens can be validated by any service without calling back to the IdP. Our recommendation: Use SAML for legacy enterprise applications that already support it. Use OIDC for all new applications, especially SPAs and mobile apps. Our Keycloak deployments support both simultaneously, allowing legacy and modern apps to share the same identity backbone.
Why Choose Us?
- Complex Auth Flow MastersWe routinely untangle chaotic identity scenarios involving multiple merging companies or migrating directories.
- Security FirstWe ensure token lifecycles, session timeouts, and revocation endpoints are aggressively tuned to prevent unauthorized lateral movement.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. Our identity brokers allow policy-based MFA enforcement. For example, requiring a hardware key only when logging in from outside the corporate office.
Yes. We configure SAML/OIDC federation trusts so your partners can log in using their own corporate credentials, with attribute mapping to determine what access they receive.
We configure strict session timeouts, sliding windows, and forced re-authentication for sensitive operations. Browser sessions and API tokens have independently configurable lifetimes.
Yes. We deploy reverse proxy authentication (like Apache mod_auth_openidc or Nginx auth_request) that intercepts requests and injects authentication headers, allowing even legacy apps to benefit from SSO.
Conclusion
Unify your digital ecosystem. With IQAAI Technologies' Federation and SSO services, you eliminate password chaos while drastically improving your security posture.
Ready to Get Started?
Schedule a free consultation with our engineers to discuss your federation and sso services requirements.