Identity provider (IdP): An entity that provides authentication services to verify the identity of an individual or system. IdPs are commonly used in single sign-on systems to securely verify the identity of users accessing multiple applications. Examples include Google and Microsoft as IDps for their respective services.
Categories: CC D3: Access Controls Concepts | CCSP D5: Cloud Security Operations | CISM D3: Information Security Program | CISSP D5: Identity and Access Management (IAM) | Security+ D1: General Security Concepts | SSCP D2: Access Controls
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