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December 17, 2024 | David Metzgar

What is OAuth (Open Authorization)?

OAuth is an authorization protocol that grants third-party websites or applications limited access to a user’s information (like their email or photos) — without sharing their logon credentials. For example, suppose you want to sign up for an app to help you track your fitness goals....
October 30, 2024 | Kent Tuominen

SAML vs OAuth Comparison: Similarities & Differences

SAML (Security Assertion Markup Language) and OAuth (Open Authorization) are two of the most common user authentication and authorization protocols. Both of them help manage identity and access using tokens, but they serve different purposes and operate in different contexts. This blog explains...
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