WSO2 Identity Server is an open-source Identity and Access Management (IAM) solution designed to address complex Customer Identity and Access Management (CIAM) requirements. It facilitates secure and seamless user experiences across various applications and services, whether deployed on-premises, in the cloud, or within hybrid environments.
Single Sign-On (SSO) and Identity Federation: Enables users to authenticate once and gain access to multiple applications, integrating with external identity providers like Facebook, Google, and Microsoft for a unified login experience.
Adaptive and Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA): Offers robust authentication mechanisms, including adaptive authentication based on contextual factors and MFA options such as SMS/Email OTP and biometric authentication, enhancing security.
User Self-Service and Account Management: Provides self-service capabilities for users to manage profiles, recover accounts, and handle password resets, reducing administrative overhead.
API Security and Access Control: Secures APIs through OAuth2 and supports fine-grained access control using XACML policies, ensuring that only authorized users can access specific resources.
Identity Provisioning: Facilitates inbound, outbound, and just-in-time user provisioning across various systems and applications, streamlining user management processes.
The latest release, WSO2 Identity Server 7.0, introduces several enhancements:
Developer-Friendly Features: Includes a visual editor for designing authentication flows, application templates for quick integration, and a unified administrative console to improve the developer experience.
Advanced B2B CIAM Capabilities: Supports complex organizational hierarchies, delegated administration, customizable branding per customer, and flexible onboarding for enterprise customers and partners.
Financial-Grade API Security: Complies with FAPI standards, offering enhanced security for high-value APIs, including support for OAuth 2.0 Pushed Authorization Requests and JWT Secured Authorization Response Mode.
WSO2 Identity Server manages over a billion identities worldwide, providing a scalable and extensible platform for organizations to implement secure and efficient identity management solutions.