identity broker
An "identity broker" simplifies user authentication by acting as a bridge between service providers and identity providers.
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Definition
C1Computing
(technical)A service that connects multiple service providers with multiple identity providers, managing user authentication across different platforms.
Example
- The company used an identity broker to streamline user logins across its various web applications.
C1Networking
(technical)An intermediary that facilitates the authentication process by redirecting users to their chosen identity provider and then back to the service provider.
Example
- By implementing an identity broker, the IT team reduced the complexity of managing multiple authentication systems.