Authentication and authorization are two significant components when building web applications, as developers are required to know and recognize the identity of their users, grant them access and then restrict access to unregistered or unauthorized users. Simply put, it is a process by which a user’s identity is recognized. In this tutorial, we will look at and compare Okta with other authentication managers and then know why you should make Okta your authentication manager of choice.
What is Okta?
Okta is an Enterprise-level automated Identity-as-a-Service (IDaaS) platform for securing every identity, resulting in developers focusing on higher issues. Its Single Sign-On and Multi-factor Authentication features give colleagues and customers access to software with one login. With Okta, you can connect your application to any stack or language and determine how you want the users to sign in. Okta also allows IT admins to manage cloud-based applications across their enterprise securely.
What is Auth0?
Auth0 is an open-standard authentication & authorization service that runs on AWS. It provides security without the stress of learning security expertise. AuthO is easy to implement and offers secured login for any platform or device. It runs on AWS and benefits from the encryption and security services built into the AWS platform, making operating an advanced security system straightforward. It is mainly for managing public user access to your app. Recently Okta completed its acquisition of Auth0 to enable it to provide security for small to medium-sized organizations.
What is Azure AD?
Azure Active Directory is an identity and access management solution with cloud-based protocols, owned and managed by Microsoft. It provides tools like adaptive Authentication and multi-factor Authentication for securing devices connected to your network. And if you are using a Windows environment, it makes it a lot easier to be up and running.
What is OneLogin?
OneLogin is an identity platform with user-friendly tools which simplify management, integrate with users’ existing directory seamlessly, and give users access to applications faster by logging into a single interface once. It is a cloud-based entity that can be integrated with most applications and comes with tools like Single sign-on. It eliminates and incorporates passwordless A
