Unlocking the Secrets of SSO: Because Who Needs 27 Passwords 😂

Whenever we dive into application modernization discussions, one approach stands out as a guiding principle the Customer First philosophy. This strategy allows us to pinpoint their pain areas and seal the deal (Paisa Hi Paisa! 😂😂).

Let us Explore a Real Challenge

Today, we are tackling a specific pain point for one of our customers. After migrating to a Modernization Cluster, they faced a frustrating issue. They deployed their application onto a Kubernetes cluster using microservices. Here’s how it breaks down:

• Service 1: Handles the login for the app portal.

• Service 2: Manages the payment gateway.

• Service 3: Oversees the product catalog.

The Dilemma

The challenge? Every time users needed to access the application, they had to log in. And guess what? They were expected to remember different usernames and passwords for each internal application. We all know how impossible that can be! 😩

Imagine juggling multiple passwords for each app while trying to focus on your work. It’s a hassle, right?

Enter the Hero: Single Sign-On (SSO)!

What does SSO do?

Let us break it down into a smooth, user-friendly experience:

1. User Logs In: First, users access the web portal and log in.

2. Redirect to Identity Provider: They’re then seamlessly redirected to the Identity Provider’s page (think Okta, Microsoft Azure AD, etc.).

3. Authentication Magic: Users enter their username and password. The IdP works its magic to authenticate them. If successful, a token is generated!

4. The Power of the Token: This token contains the user’s encrypted information and is sent to the application, which verifies their identity and logs them in.

The Best Part?

Now that users are authenticated by the IdP, they can log into any application without needing to re-enter their credentials. It’s like having a universal key for all your internal applications! 🔑

Ready to Transform Your Authentication Experience?

If your organization is grappling with similar authentication challenges.

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