{"componentChunkName":"component---src-templates-blog-list-template-js","path":"/104","result":{"data":{"allMarkdownRemark":{"edges":[{"node":{"excerpt":"This blog will help you get started on deploying your REST API in Kubernetes. First, we'll set up a local Kubernetes cluster, then create a…","fields":{"slug":"/engineering/rest-api-kubernetes/"},"html":"

This blog will help you get started on deploying your REST API in Kubernetes. First, we'll set up a local Kubernetes cluster, then create a simple API to deploy.

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There are already a lot of free resources available explaining basic Kubernetes concepts, so go check those out first if you haven't already. This blog is intended for beginners but assumes you already have a basic understanding of Kubernetes and Docker concepts.

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1. Set Up Local Kubernetes

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There's a couple options for running Kubernetes locally, with the most popular ones including minikube, k3s, kind, microk8s. In this guide, any of these will work, but we will be using k3s because of the lightweight installation.

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Install k3d, which is a utility for running k3s. k3s will be running in Docker, so make sure you have that installed as well. We used k3d v4.0 in this blog.

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curl -s https://raw.githubusercontent.com/rancher/k3d/main/install.sh | bash
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Set up a cluster named test:

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k3d cluster create test -p "80:80@loadbalancer"
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Optionally, check that your kubeconfig got updated and the current context is correct:

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kubectl config view\nkubectl config current-context
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Optionally, confirm that k3s is running in Docker. There should be two containers up, one for k3s and the other for load balancing:

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docker ps
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Make sure that all the pods are running. If they are stuck in pending status, it may be that there is not enough disk space on your machine. You can get more information by using the describe command:

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kubectl get pods -A\nkubectl describe pods -A
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There's a lot of kubectl commands you can try, so I recommend checking out the list of resources and being aware of their short names:

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kubectl api-resources
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2. Create a Simple API

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We will create a simple API using Express.js.

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Set up the project:

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mkdir my-backend-api && cd my-backend-api\ntouch server.js\nnpm init\nnpm i express --save
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// server.js\nconst express = require("express");\nconst app = express();\n\napp.get("/user/:id", (req, res) => {\n  const id = req.params.id;\n  res.json({\n    id,\n    name: `John Doe #${id}`\n  });\n});\n\napp.listen(80, () => {\n  console.log("Server running on port 80");\n});
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Optionally, you can try running it if you have Node.js installed and test the endpoint /user/{id} with curl:

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node server.js\n\n// request:\ncurl http://localhost:80/user/123\n\n// response: {"id":"123","name":"John Doe #123"}
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Next, add a Dockerfile and .dockerignore:

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// Dockerfile\nFROM node:12\n\nWORKDIR /usr/src/app\nCOPY package*.json ./\nRUN npm i\nCOPY . .\n\nEXPOSE 80\nCMD ["node", "server.js"]
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// .dockerignore\nnode_modules
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Then, build the image and push it to the Docker Hub registry:

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docker build -t <YOUR_DOCKER_ID>/my-backend-api .\ndocker push <YOUR_DOCKER_ID>/my-backend-api
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3. Deploy

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Now, we deploy the image to our local Kubernetes cluster. We use the default namespace.

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Create a deployment:

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kubectl create deploy my-backend-api --image=andyy5/my-backend-api
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kubectl create -f deployment.yaml
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// deployment.yaml\napiVersion: apps/v1\nkind: Deployment\nmetadata:\n  name: my-backend-api\n  labels:\n    app: my-backend-api\nspec:\n  replicas: 1\n  selector:\n    matchLabels:\n      app: my-backend-api\n  template:\n    metadata:\n      labels:\n        app: my-backend-api\n    spec:\n      containers:\n      - name: my-backend-api\n        image: andyy5/my-backend-api
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Create a service:

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kubectl expose deploy my-backend-api --type=ClusterIP --port=80
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kubectl create -f service.yaml
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// service.yaml\napiVersion: v1\nkind: Service\nmetadata:\n  name: my-backend-api\n  labels:\n    app: my-backend-api\nspec:\n  type: ClusterIP\n  ports:\n  - port: 80\n    protocol: TCP\n    targetPort: 80\n  selector:\n    app: my-backend-api
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Check that everything was created and the pod is running:

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kubectl get deploy -A\nkubectl get svc -A\nkubectl get pods -A
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Once the pod is running, the API is accessible within the cluster only. One quick way to verify the deployment from our localhost is by doing port forwarding:

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kubectl port-forward my-backend-api-84bb9d79fc-m9ddn 3000:80
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curl http://localhost:3000/user/123
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To correctly manage external access to the services in a cluster, we need to use ingress. Close the port-forwarding and let's expose our API by creating an ingress resource.

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Create an Ingress resource with the following YAML file:

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kubectl create -f ingress.yaml\nkubectl get ing -A
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// ingress.yaml\napiVersion: networking.k8s.io/v1\nkind: Ingress\nmetadata:\n  name: my-backend-api\n  annotations:\n    ingress.kubernetes.io/ssl-redirect: "false"\nspec:\n  rules:\n  - http:\n      paths:\n      - path: /user/\n        pathType: Prefix\n        backend:\n          service:\n            name: my-backend-api\n            port:\n              number: 80
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curl http://localhost:80/user/123
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If you want to learn more on how to deploy using a managed Kubernetes service in the cloud, such as Google Kubernetes Engine, then check out the excellent guides on the official Kubernetes docs.

\n","frontmatter":{"date":"February 03, 2021","updated_date":null,"description":"Beginner guide on how to create and deploy a REST API in local Kubernetes.","title":"How to Deploy a REST API in Kubernetes","tags":["Kubernetes"],"pinned":null,"coverImage":{"childImageSharp":{"fluid":{"aspectRatio":1.492537313432836,"src":"/static/3e013df11f99b320029a3e4aadafc0ea/58556/cover.webp","srcSet":"/static/3e013df11f99b320029a3e4aadafc0ea/61e93/cover.webp 200w,\n/static/3e013df11f99b320029a3e4aadafc0ea/1f5c5/cover.webp 400w,\n/static/3e013df11f99b320029a3e4aadafc0ea/58556/cover.webp 800w,\n/static/3e013df11f99b320029a3e4aadafc0ea/99238/cover.webp 1200w","sizes":"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px"}}},"author":{"id":"Andy Yeung","github":null,"avatar":null}}}},{"node":{"excerpt":"E-commerce business is growing day by day as it saves time and cost for people traveling to meet or perform businesses in person. More…","fields":{"slug":"/engineering/electronic-identity-integration/"},"html":"

E-commerce business is growing day by day as it saves time and cost for people traveling to meet or perform businesses in person. More people are conducting business online by creating accounts using email or phone verification. This has posed a challenge for everyone to identify the persons who we are claiming online. Online hackers have used false Identity to deceive or defraud someone else. Hence, Electronic Identity ( eID) provides a way for businesses to verify a person's identity online and reduce the chances of Identity Fraud.

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What is an electronic identity?

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Electronic identity is an electronic card or device with a unique identity number issued by either a government agency or some banks. A consumer needs to go to the government agency or some banks and show valid identity documents. After the document verification, an Electronic Identity is issued to the consumer. Examples of e-IDs are Danish NemID, Swedish BankID, and Dutch DigiD.

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Most service providers such as financial institutions and insurance firms provide services online and are recognizing an opportunity in implementing eID due to strict Know Your Customer (KYC) and Anti-Money Laundering (AML) requirements.

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eIDs are used to authenticate consumers online across multiple platforms and services. eIDs also allow the consumers to sign documents online, and the companies can trust the signature as the electronic identity is issued by the government or banks based on physical identity documents. This is fast, convenient, and secure for the consumers as they are saved from completing registration forms for multiple services. Hence, this increases the conversion for the businesses.

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Integrating eID authentication with LoginRadius

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LoginRadius supports all the major industry federated SSO methods. Hence, you can integrate eID authentication with LoginRadius using some third application like Criipto, which supports the industry-standard SSO methods. Criipto allows the integration of an eID with the LoginRadius application using JWT SSO Login flow. Jason Web Token ( JWT) is a signed token that transfers the information from one service to another securely.

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Prerequisite

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Register your LoginRadius app in your Criipto account

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Please see the following steps to register your LoginRadius app in your Criipto account.

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  1. Login in to your Criipto account.
    2. \n
  2. Click + sign to add an application under the Applications tab.
    3. \n
  3. \n

    Add the following information:\n\"criipto

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    4. \n
  4. Click the save button.
    5. \n
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Configure the Criipto settings in the LoginRadius

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  1. Login into the Admin Console
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  2. Navigate to Platform Configuration>Authentication Configuration>Custom IDPs>JWT Provider\n\"JWT
    3. \n
  3. Click + Add A New Provider button highlighted on the above screen, and the following JWT configuration form fields will appear:\n\"JWT
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  4. \n

    Complete the following details in the JWT provider

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    5. \n
  5. Click the Add button
    6. \n
\n","frontmatter":{"date":"January 29, 2021","updated_date":null,"description":"An electronic identity is an electronic card or device with a unique identity number issued by either a government agency or some banks.LoginRadius supports all the major industry federated SSO methods. Hence, you can integrate eID authentication with LoginRadius using some third application like Criipto, which supports the industry-standard SSO methods.","title":"Integration with electronic identity (eID) ","tags":["Electronic Identity","Bank ID","Criipto","LoginRadius"],"pinned":null,"coverImage":{"childImageSharp":{"fluid":{"aspectRatio":1.5037593984962405,"src":"/static/b916d567b9e41b342cccd7613d625bf6/8829b/Integration_with_eID.webp","srcSet":"/static/b916d567b9e41b342cccd7613d625bf6/61e93/Integration_with_eID.webp 200w,\n/static/b916d567b9e41b342cccd7613d625bf6/1f5c5/Integration_with_eID.webp 400w,\n/static/b916d567b9e41b342cccd7613d625bf6/8829b/Integration_with_eID.webp 680w","sizes":"(max-width: 680px) 100vw, 680px"}}},"author":{"id":"Jitender Agarwal","github":null,"avatar":null}}}},{"node":{"excerpt":"In C#, We have majorly two types of data types Value and Reference type. We can not assign a null value directly to the Value data type. In…","fields":{"slug":"/engineering/nullable-csharp/"},"html":"

\nIn C#, We have majorly two types of data types Value and Reference type. We can not assign a null value directly to the Value data type. In this case, C# 2.0 provides us the Nullable types to assign a value data type to null.

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What is Nullable types?

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As described above, The Nullable types used to assign the null value to the value data type. That means we can assign a null value directly to a variable of the value data type. We can declare null value using Nullable<T> where T is a type like an int, float, bool, etc.

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Nullable types represent the Null value as well the actual range of that data type. Like the int data type can hold the value from -2147483648 to 2147483647 but a Nullable int can hold the value null and range from -2147483648 to 2147483647

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How to declare Nullable types

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There are two ways to declare Nullable types.

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Nullable<int> example;
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OR

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int? Example;
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Properties of Nullable types

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Nullable types have two properties.

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  1. HasValue
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  2. Value
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HasValue: This property returns a bool value based on that if the Nullable variable has some value or not. If the variable has some value, then it will return true; otherwise, it will return false if it doesn’t have value or it’s null.

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Nullable<int> a = null;\nConsole.WriteLine(a.HasValue); // Print False\nNullable<int> b = 9;\nConsole.WriteLine(b.HasValue); // Print True
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Value: This property gives the value of the Nullable type variable. If the variable has some value, it will return the value; else, it will give the runtime InvalidOperationException exception when the variable value is null.

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Nullable<int> a = null;\nConsole.WriteLine(a.Value); // Gives run time exception of type 'InvalidOperationException'
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Nullable<int> b = 9;\nConsole.WriteLine(b.Value); // Print 9
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Method of Nullable types

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GetValueOrDefault(): This method returns the actually assigned value of the Nullable type variable if the value is not null, and if the variable value is null, then it will give the default value of that data type. Here is the example code

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Nullable<int> a = 9;\nConsole.WriteLine(a.GetValueOrDefault()); // Returns 9
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Nullable<int> a = null;\nConsole.WriteLine(a.GetValueOrDefault()); // Returns 0
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Rules of using Nullable types:

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To use the Nullable type as a local variable, it should be declared first; it will give a compile-time error. This rule is similar to the value data type.

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int? b;\nConsole.WriteLine(b.Value); //Compile time error 'use of unassigned local variable b'
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If the Nullable variable is a property in a class and after that, if we are accessing that Nullable variable, then it will not give any error because, in the class variable, it is declared as null automatically.

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class Test\n{\n     public int? B;\n}\nclass Program\n{\n    static void Main(string[] args)\n    {\n        Console.WriteLine(new Test().B); // No compile time error\n    }\n}
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null coalescing operator (??)

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We can not assign the Nullable type variable value to the non-nullable type variable directly. As in the example below, if we try to assign the value, it will give the compile-time error.

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int? a = 10;\nint b = a;//Compile time error `Cannot implicitly convert type 'int?' to 'int'. An explicit conversion exists (are you missing a cast?)`
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Note: We can use compare operators == and != operator with Nullable type variables and non Nullable type variables.

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For the Nullable variable, we can use the null coalescing operator (??) to check if the variable value is null or not. Then we can assign the non-nullable type variable value according to that. This operator can be used when we are unsure that at run time if that Nullable variable's value is changed according to our logic or not. Here is an example of that

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int? a=null;\nint b=a?? 10;\nConsole.WriteLine(b);  // Prints 10
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In the above example, if the variable a value is null,, it will assign the value 10 to b variable. In that case, b is assigned with value 10, and the printed value will be 10.

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Conclusion

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In this article, We have discussed the Nullable types, and it's properties and methods. The main advantage of using the Nullable types is that we can store the Null value in a column of a database using this type. If you want to learn more about C# here is an article written by me on How to Use Enum in C#

\n","frontmatter":{"date":"January 29, 2021","updated_date":null,"description":"Nullable is a term in C# that allows an extra value null to be owned by a form. We will learn in this article how to work with Nullable types in C#.","title":"How to Work with Nullable Types in C#","tags":["C#","Nullable"],"pinned":null,"coverImage":{"childImageSharp":{"fluid":{"aspectRatio":1.5037593984962405,"src":"/static/41c1ba90d916c8835ab6561b428a152d/58556/coverimage.webp","srcSet":"/static/41c1ba90d916c8835ab6561b428a152d/61e93/coverimage.webp 200w,\n/static/41c1ba90d916c8835ab6561b428a152d/1f5c5/coverimage.webp 400w,\n/static/41c1ba90d916c8835ab6561b428a152d/58556/coverimage.webp 800w,\n/static/41c1ba90d916c8835ab6561b428a152d/210c1/coverimage.webp 900w","sizes":"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px"}}},"author":{"id":"Hemant Manwani","github":"hemant404","avatar":null}}}},{"node":{"excerpt":"7 Common Web Application Security Threats-1\nMalicious actors and security experts are in an endless battle over data. While the former wants…","fields":{"slug":"/identity/7-web-app-sec-threats/"},"html":"

\"7\nMalicious actors and security experts are in an endless battle over data. While the former wants to steal it, the latter seeks to protect it.

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Each year, attackers develop inventive web application security threats to compromise sensitive data and access their targets' database. Consequently, security experts build on the exploited vulnerabilities and strengthen their systems through their learnings every year.

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The aggregate frequency and cost of data breaches seem to be growing exponentially. This cost is high (approx. US$8.64 million in the US in 2020) because of developers' inability to incorporate the latest changes and updates into their code to overcome already detected vulnerabilities. Unintuitively, 96% of web apps have some known defects and anomalies.

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To ensure adequate safety against web application security threats, businesses should incorporate security consideration in the applications' development phase. Unfortunately, most developers tend to hold it off until the end.

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7 Common Web Application Security Threats

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\"7

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1. Injection Attacks

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A web app that is vulnerable to injection attacks accepts untrusted data from an input field without any proper sanitation. By typing code into an input field, the attacker can trick the server into interpreting it as a system command and thereby act as the attacker intended.

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Some common injection attacks include SQL injections, Cross-Site Scripting, Email Header Injection, etc. These attacks could lead to unauthorized access to databases and exploitation of admin privileges.

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How to prevent:

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2. Broken Authentication

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Broken authentication is an umbrella term given to vulnerabilities wherein authentication and session management tokens are inadequately implemented.

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This improper implementation allows hackers to make claims over a legitimate user’s identity, access their sensitive data, and potentially exploit the designated ID privileges.

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How to prevent:

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3. Cross Site Scripting (XSS)

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It is an injection-based client-side attack. At its core, this attack involves injecting malicious code in a website application to execute them in the victims’ browsers eventually. Any application that doesn’t validate untrusted data adequately is vulnerable to such attacks.

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Successful implementation results in theft of user session IDs, website defacing, and redirection to malicious sites (thereby allowing phishing attacks).

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How to prevent:

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4. Insecure Direct Object References (IDOR)

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\nMostly through manipulation of the URL, an attacker gains access to database items belonging to other users. For instance, the reference to a database object is exposed in the URL.

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The vulnerability exists when someone can edit the URL to access other similar critical information (such as monthly salary slips) without additional authorization.

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How to prevent:

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5. Security Misconfigurations

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\nAccording to OWASP top 10 2017, this is the most common web application security threats found across web applications. This vulnerability exists because developers and administrators “forget” to change some default settings such as default passwords, usernames, reference IDs, error messages, etc.

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Given how easy it is to detect and exploit default settings that were initially placed to accommodate a simple user experience, the implications of such a vulnerability can be vast once the website is live: from admin privileges to complete database access.

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\"credential-stuffing\"

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How to prevent:

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6. Unvalidated Redirects and Forwards

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Pretty much every website redirects a user to other web pages. When the credibility of this redirection is not assessed, the website leaves itself vulnerable to such URL based attacks.

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A malicious actor can redirect users to phishing sites or sites containing malware. Phishers search for this vulnerability extensively since it makes it easier for them to gain user trust.

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How to prevent:

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7. Missing Function Level Access Control

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\nThe seventh web application security threats in this list is mostly similar to IDOR. The core differentiating factor between the two is that IDOR tends to give the attacker access to information in the database.

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In contrast, Missing_ Function Level Access Control _allows the attacker access to special functions and features that should not be available to any typical user.

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Like, IDOR, access to these functions can be gained through URL manipulation as well.

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How to prevent:

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How Loginradius Helps in Securing Web Applications for Businesses While Providing a Seamless Experience

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\"7

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\nDespite the multitude of solutions available to each vulnerability, it is hardly easy to produce your own code to secure a site against web application security threats. Managing an extensive portfolio can be unscalable.

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This is probably why it is best to rely on dedicated virtual security firms with dedicated years of research into incorporating security as a governing factor in writing scalable codes.

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LoginRadius protects consumer identity through a multilevel security web app environment. The APIs use OpenID Connect (OAuth 2.0 protocol). Also, applications on LoginRadius are hosted by Microsoft Azure and AWS.

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The CIAM platform also ensures that it is updated with the latest government regulations and compliances of respective regions. The cloud directory protects sensitive consumer data while allowing and managing consumer consent for data collection and use.

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Among other features, LoginRadius offers:

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Conclusion

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We recommend using this list of top 7 web application threats and vulnerabilities to find a sound security base for your web apps. Developers can build on these vulnerabilities and learn from previous exploits of other entities to create a more secure application.

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\"book-a-free-demo-loginradius\"

\n","frontmatter":{"date":"January 29, 2021","updated_date":null,"description":"To ensure adequate safety against web application security threats, businesses should incorporate security consideration in the applications' development phase. Unfortunately, most developers tend to hold it off until the end.","title":"7 Common Web Application Security Threats","tags":["security"],"pinned":null,"coverImage":{"childImageSharp":{"fluid":{"aspectRatio":1.408450704225352,"src":"/static/352ac81926b9a109f2ae55cd0233ce55/176df/7-Common-Web-Application-Security-Threats-cover.webp","srcSet":"/static/352ac81926b9a109f2ae55cd0233ce55/61e93/7-Common-Web-Application-Security-Threats-cover.webp 200w,\n/static/352ac81926b9a109f2ae55cd0233ce55/1f5c5/7-Common-Web-Application-Security-Threats-cover.webp 400w,\n/static/352ac81926b9a109f2ae55cd0233ce55/176df/7-Common-Web-Application-Security-Threats-cover.webp 767w","sizes":"(max-width: 767px) 100vw, 767px"}}},"author":{"id":"Rakesh Soni","github":"oyesoni","avatar":"rakesh-soni.webp"}}}},{"node":{"excerpt":"Innovations in the user identity management space have been a trend in the past couple of years. Most of these developments across business…","fields":{"slug":"/identity/identity-management-in-cloud-computing/"},"html":"

Innovations in the user identity management space have been a trend in the past couple of years. Most of these developments across business and technology fronts have been around identity management in cloud computing, enabling the authentication and authorization processes right in the cloud.

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The primary goal of identity management in cloud computing is dealing with personal identity information so that a user’s access to data, computer resources, applications, and services is controlled accurately.

\n

What is Cloud Identity Management

\n

\"identity-management-in-cloud-computing2\"

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Identity management in cloud computing is the subsequent step of identity and access management (IAM) solutions. However, it is a lot more than merely a straightforward web app single sign-on (SSO) solution. This next generation of IAM solution is a holistic move of the identity provider right to the cloud.

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Known as Directory-as-a-Service (DaaS), this particular service is the advanced version of the conventional and on-premises solutions, including Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP) as well as Microsoft Active Directory (AD).

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Features of a Modern Cloud Identity Management Solution

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The following are a few advantages of identity management in cloud computing:

\n\n

Why Do You Need Cloud IAM

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Identity management in cloud computing incorporates all categories of user-base who can operate in diverse scenarios and with specific devices.

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A modern cloud Identity and Access Management (IAM) solution helps to:

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These abilities help build a platform that connects users to virtually all IT resources through any provider, protocol, platform, or location.

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\"Future-proof-your-security\"

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IT admins know that legacy identity management systems (in most cases) struggle when they are matched to cloud services and the likes of AWS.

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So, the newest approach to identity management in cloud computing extends your current directory to the cloud with a commanding, easy-to-use SaaS-based solution.

\n

Introducing Loginradius Cloud IAM - Implemented Across Markets by Industry Leaders

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\"identity-management-in-cloud-computing3\"

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LoginRadius enables businesses to provide an enhanced consumer experience and protects the managed identities. Utilizing the CIAM platform, organizations can offer a streamlined login process, registration, password setup, along with safeguarding consumer accounts and complying with precise data privacy regulations.

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LoginRadius enables this by providing open-source SDKs, integrations with more than 150 third-party applications, pre-designed and personalized login interfaces, and superior security products such as RBA, MFA, and Advanced Password Policies. More than 3,000 businesses appreciate the platform with monthly reachability of 1.17 billion users globally.

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Compared to conventional deployments with on-premise servers, LoginRadius facilitates everything for its customers, including upgrades, maintenance, data and infrastructure management, security, compliance, and complete privacy with 24/7 technical support.

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The LoginRadius identity platform increases the value of businesses by integrating with hundreds of third-party tools. The cloud directory offers everything an engineering team requires to manage consumer data. It enables you to tailor the abilities as needed. However, the platform is API driven, meaning it is easily accessible by developers.

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Further, when consumer data is completely locked away across silos, businesses will face multiple challenges. LoginRadius offers integrations to take apart data silos and the challenges that come with them.

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The cloud identity platform completely complies with precise privacy regulations and makes things simpler by giving consumer control when the data is entirely centralized.

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Conclusion

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Identity management in cloud computing is highly critical to your organization. It can persuade the productivity of your employees and the security of your organization. It can also have immense control over what technology solutions you select.

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However, IAM solutions have to be supple across identity management and access control in cloud computing to match the current complexities of the computing environment.

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If you are locked into some conventional platforms or service providers because of your active directory ad service, explore a vendor-neutral cloud identity management solution.

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\"book-a-free-demo-loginradius\"

\n","frontmatter":{"date":"January 29, 2021","updated_date":null,"description":"Identity management in cloud computing is the subsequent step of identity and access management (IAM) solutions. However, it is a lot more than merely a straightforward web app single sign-on (SSO) solution. This next generation of IAM solution is a holistic move of the identity provider right to the cloud. ","title":"Identity Management in Cloud Computing","tags":["cloud computing","digital identity management","cx"],"pinned":null,"coverImage":{"childImageSharp":{"fluid":{"aspectRatio":1.408450704225352,"src":"/static/8ff84dc6e792bb7859169cfabb25d471/176df/identity-management-in-cloud-computing-cover.webp","srcSet":"/static/8ff84dc6e792bb7859169cfabb25d471/61e93/identity-management-in-cloud-computing-cover.webp 200w,\n/static/8ff84dc6e792bb7859169cfabb25d471/1f5c5/identity-management-in-cloud-computing-cover.webp 400w,\n/static/8ff84dc6e792bb7859169cfabb25d471/176df/identity-management-in-cloud-computing-cover.webp 767w","sizes":"(max-width: 767px) 100vw, 767px"}}},"author":{"id":"Rakesh Soni","github":"oyesoni","avatar":"rakesh-soni.webp"}}}},{"node":{"excerpt":"What is IAM What-is-IAM-1 Identity and Access Management (IAM) is a core discipline for any enterprise IT, as it is inseparably linked to…","fields":{"slug":"/identity/what-is-iam/"},"html":"

What is IAM

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Identity and Access Management (IAM) is a core discipline for any enterprise IT, as it is inseparably linked to the security and sustainability of companies.

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When more and more businesses storing their confidential data electronically, it is important to ensure that data remains secure.

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\"Users,\" \"roles,\" \"access\" might be some of the terms you have heard concerning identity and access management. So, let's break it down.

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This is majorly what an ideal identity and access management strive to provide.

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What Is Identity and Access Management in Cybersecurity

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Identity and Access Management in cybersecurity refers to the security framework and disciplines for managing digital identities. It regulates the responsibilities and access privileges associated with individual consumers and the conditions in which such privileges are allowed or denied.

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In simpler terms, IAM encompasses:

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IAM includes tools like two-factor authentication, multi-factor authentication, single sign-on, and privileged access management. These tools can store identity and profile data safely.

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They also comply with data governance functions to ensure that only appropriate and relevant information is being shared.

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Information technology (IT) administrators can restrict user access to sensitive data within their organizations by putting an IAM security framework in place.

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What Are the Key IAM Terms

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Here are some of the key terminologies that you will encounter while processing identity and access management.

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How IAM Works

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Identity and access management systems perform three main tasks viz. identification, authentication, and authorization. In other words, IAM functions to provide the right people access to devices, hardware, software applications, or any IT tool to perform a specific task.

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All IAM includes the following core components:

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The list of access rights must be up-to-date all the time with the entry of new users or the change of roles of current users. In an enterprise, the responsibilities of identity and access management typically come under IT or departments that handle data processing and cybersecurity.

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The key functionalities of an IAM

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Designing a Modern IAM Program for Your Enterprise

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Here are the best practices to enable a smooth and seamless integration of a modern IAM program.

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Define your IAM vision

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Your IAM should be a combination of modern technologies and business processes. You need to understand your current IT and network infrastructure and build your future capabilities around it.

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Later, incorporate authorization, privileges, policies, and other constraints to ensure secure access into your web properties.

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A strong foundation is a must.

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This includes a thorough assessment of the capabilities of the IAM product and its sync with organizational IT. An efficient risk evaluation should ideally cover:

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Stage-wise implementation.

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An IAM program is usually implemented based on the two practices mentioned above. However, to avoid any complications, most IAM experts recommend a stage-wise implementation process.

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Conduct a stakeholder awareness program.

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Your stakeholder awareness program should cover detailed training about your product abilities, scalability standards, and what technologies you are using. However, more than anyone, train your IT teams as they should most definitely know about your IAM's core capabilities.

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Identity should be your core security parameter.

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Organizations should move from the conventional focus of securing a network to securing identity. Centralize security controls around the identities of users and facilities.

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Enable multi-factor authentication (MFA).

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MFA is a crucial part of identity and access management. After all, it adds multiple security layers to user identities before allowing access to an application or database. Therefore, ensure that you have enabled MFA for all users and consumers, including IT admins and C-suite executives.

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Implement Single Sign-On (SSO).

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Establish SSO for all your web properties (devices, apps, and services) so consumers can use the same set of credentials to access multiple resources.

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Enforce a zero-trust policy.

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Zero Trust is a holistic approach to network security where consumer identities are strictly verified, regardless of whether they are located inside or outside the network perimeter. However, it is only effective when you track and verify the access rights and privileges of consumers on an ongoing basis.

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Implement a strong password policy.

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Enforce a strong password policy for both employees and your consumers. Make sure they are updating passwords regularly and aren't using sequential and repetitive characters.

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Secure all privileged accounts.

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A good way to protect your critical business asset is to secure all privileged accounts. For starters, limit the number of users who have access to those accounts.

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Conduct access audits from time to time.

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Regularly conduct access audits to ensure that whatever access you have granted is still required. You can offer additional access or revoke consumer access based on your audit report.

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Favor passwordless login.

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Passwordless login simplifies and streamlines the authentication process by swapping traditional passwords with more secure factors. These extra-security methods may include a magic link, fingerprint, PIN, or a secret token delivered via email or text message.

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Benefits of Identity and Access Management

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It reduces security risk.

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Organizations can use identity and access management solutions to detect unauthorized access privileges, validations, or policy violations under a single system. You can also ensure that your organization meets necessary regulatory and audit requirements.

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It is easy to use.

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With IAM, it is easier to provision and manage access to end-users and system administrators. It also simplifies and secures the process of registration and authentication.

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It reduces IT costs.

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Using IAM can lower operation costs to quite an extent. For example, with federated identity, organizations can integrate third-party services into their system. Similarly, with cloud IAM organizations need not buy or maintain on-premise infrastructure.

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It improves user experience.

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SSO removes the need for users to recall and enter multiple passwords. Gone are the days of trying to remember dozens of password variations. With SSO, every time consumers switch to a new connected device, they can enjoy automatic logins.

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It enhances security profiles.

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Modern IAM systems use SSO with additional levels of protection. A majority of these systems use Security Assertion Markup Language (SAML) 2.0 that can authenticate and authorize users based on the access level indicated in their directory profiles.

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A few other benefits of identity and access management system include:

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Consumer data centricity is crucial to the success of any business today. Organizations should securely collect, manage, analyze, and protect their data. However, the method of capturing and safely storing user data can be difficult.

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Many companies keep hundreds of separate data silos to get the job done. Fortunately, an identity and access management solution can help organizations break down these silos and store data into a unified database that provides a consistent view of the client across the business ecosystem.

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Consumers want more control over their data at the same time. They want the nod on how brands use their data, they also wish to know precisely what they agreed to while using the product or service. An IAM solution offers trust and transparency to consumers by helping organizations ensure compliance with local and global regulations.

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Speaking of regulations, many are industry-specific, such as the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) for healthcare organizations. Others apply more broadly, such as the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) that must be adopted by any organization that collects debit and credit card information.

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The most disruptive regulations in recent years are the ones related to ensuring consumer privacy, such as the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA).

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The following are a few of the major security assurance programs identity solutions adhere to:

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The Future of IAM in the Post-COVID Digital Era

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We live in the age of ever-growing cybersecurity threats. Organizations cannot afford to undermine the value of managing identities inside or across their systems. An IAM solution ensures that all identities are tracked, updated, and maintained throughout the users' lifecycle.

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Although 2020 has been a year-long roller coaster with the pandemic hitting hard, there's one thing that happened for sure. Digital transformation has progressed at an unparalleled pace, and identity and access management (IAM) is a major part of that evolution.

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Let's look at some of the most changing developments in the IAM market anticipated in 2021.

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User managed access (UMA) will reign supreme in 2021.

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With more and more services migrating to the digital front, users are expecting amazing experiences online. To keep up with these demands, as more organisations continue to adopt the delegation model, digital interactions will need to include more than one identity.

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In 2021, conventional authentication and MFA controls will take over solutions that include a central management framework for organizing digital resources that reside in many places.

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2021 will be the year of zero login methods.

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Now that passwordless authentication (such as biometrics) has witnessed abundant adoption, we can see a shift to a \"zero login\" mechanism that reduces user friction.

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Since, there will be no credentials to remember, MFA will take the backseat. Zero login will allow consumers to use variables such as fingerprints, keyboard typing habits, the way the phone/device is kept, and other markers to verify identification in the background while the user enjoys a frictionless experience.

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IT will infuse access governance to protect workforce cybersecurity.

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The threat landscape is rapidly changing, courtesy, the increasing pressure on conventional identity governance and administration (IGA) solutions. In addition to rising compliance risks, business IT environments are becoming more complex every year.

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In 2020, we will witness AI being increasingly employed to enable an autonomous approach to identity. AI-infused authentication and authorization solutions will be integrated with existing IGA solutions.

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And when that happens, it will be easier for enterprises to capture and analyze all identity data and provide insight into various risk levels.

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How LoginRadius IAM Solution Can Accommodate Your Enterprise Requirements

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With the right IAM provider, organizations can enjoy enormous time-saving, efficiency-building, and security-boosting benefits, irrespective of where they operate.

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LoginRadius' extensive experience in the identity and access management market will help you build the right process for your enterprise.

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LoginRadius offers you the following tools to help you build secure, seamless experiences for your consumers and workforce.

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Conclusion

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Powerful identity and access management solutions offer the right tools to ensure users can engage with enterprises at any time, from any device, securely. Organizations will need to rethink their business and operating models.

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There is a huge demand to invest in new digital methods of communication. And prioritizing digital security will go a long way.

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Identity is evolving, and developers are at the forefront of this transformation. Every day brings a new learning—adapting to new standards and refining approaches to building secure, seamless experiences.

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We’re here to support developers on that journey. We know how important simplicity, efficiency, and well-structured documentation are when working with identity and access management solutions. That’s why we’ve redesigned the LoginRadius website—to be faster, more intuitive, and developer-first in every way.

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The goal? Having them spend less time searching and more time building.

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What’s New and Improved on the LoginRadius Website?

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LoginRadius’ vision is to give developers a product that simplifies identity management so they can focus on building, deploying, and scaling their applications. To enhance this experience, we’ve spent the last few months redesigning our interface— making navigation more intuitive and reassuring that essential resources are easily accessible.

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Here’s a closer look at what’s new and why it’s important:

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A Developer-Friendly Dark Theme

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Developers spend long hours working in dark-themed IDEs and terminals, so we’ve designed the LoginRadius experience to be developer-friendly and align with that preference.

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The new dark mode reduces eye strain, enhances readability, and provides a seamless transition between a coding environment and our platform. Our new design features a clean, modern aesthetic with a consistent color scheme and Barlow typography, ensuring better readability. High-quality graphics and icons are thoughtfully placed to enhance the content without adding visual clutter.

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So, whether you’re navigating our API docs or configuring authentication into your system, our improved interface will make those extended development hours more comfortable and efficient.

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Clear Categorization for LoginRadius Capabilities

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We’ve restructured our website to provide a straightforward breakdown of our customer identity and access management platform capabilities, helping you quickly find what you need:

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This structured layout ensures you can quickly understand each capability and how it integrates into your identity ecosystem.

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Developer-First Navigation

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We’ve been analyzing developer workflows to identify how you access key resources. That’s why we redesigned our navigation with one goal in mind: to reduce clicks and make essential resources readily available.

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The new LoginRadius structure puts APIs, SDKs, and integration guides right at the menu bar under the Developers dropdown so you can get started faster. Our Products, Solutions, and Customer Services are also clearly categorized, helping development teams quickly find the right tools and make informed decisions.

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Quick Understanding of Integration Benefits

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Developers now have a clear view of the tech stack available with LoginRadius, designed to support diverse business needs.

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Our platform offers pre-built SDKs for Node.js, Python, Java, and more, making CIAM integration seamless across popular programming languages and frameworks.

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Over to You Now!

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Check out our revamped LoginRadius website and see how the improved experience makes it easier to build, scale, and secure your applications.

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Do not forget to explore the improved navigation and API documentation, and get started with our free trial today. We’re excited to see what you’ll build with LoginRadius!

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