The goal of Identity as a Service, similar to the traditional identity and access management, is determining that a particular user is who they claim to be before granting any access to an application. Nevertheless, with the current proliferation of SaaS apps and the trends of a workforce that is more mobile than ever, identity management has become costly and complicated. Here are 5 IDaaS that you need to have.

Jumio’s Netverify

Netverify incorporates IDaaSto offer identity verification service. Netverify combines Identity Verification, ID Verification, and Document Verification to provide a comprehensive solution that determines the actual identity of users. Leveraging advanced technology such as machine learning, biometric facial recognition, and verification experts, Netverify assists businesses to minimize fraud, fulfill regulatory compliance including AML and KYC, and give the customers safe and secure experience.

Auth0

Auth0 provides identity to the developer. Here, a user logs in through your Auth0 client, finds the way to your application, and you get an authenticated user utilizing your application.  The one thing many application developers care about is users being associated with their identity. Auth0 is advantageous as it makes it possible for you to decentralize your application’s identity.

Vmware Identity Manager

VMware is an IDaaS offering that provides a self-service catalog, condition access control, application provisioning, and Single Sign-On for the web, SaaS, Cloud, and mobile application. This Identity as a Service establishes trust between the devices, users, and the hybrid cloud, providing a smooth user experience.

Okta

As an IDaaS, Okta comes with three different applications: Adaptive multi-factor authentication, Single Sign-On, and Universal Directory. Unlike single-factor authentication, the adaptive multi-factor authentication is a feature where the user submits various factors to gain access to the network, thereby enhancing security. In this case, users are granted access dynamically depending on the amount of risk they present. The Single Sign-On application allows the user to sign on at the network perimeter once. With their single effort, the user can gain access to the company’s constellation of resources and programs they are authorized. The other application, Universal directory, is a central cloud-based system that ensures only those with the right security permissions can gain access to restricted data.

Centrify

As an Identity as a Service solution,Centrify has been designed to assist in identifying and verifying the information of users gaining access to certain applications. As an Identity Verification Service, Centrify is concerned with identity governance and administration which includes the ability to offer target applications the identities held by the service. Just like the other IDaaS, Centrify also includes Single Sign-on, user authentication, and authorization enforcement. Additionally, Centrify helps to capture information such as logging events and providing reports which help in answering questions such as “who accessed what and at what time.”

Authentication is not the core business value of your services or products, neither is it the reason why consumers buy your services or product. However, it is essential, and you cannot afford to screw it up, or you could end up out of business. As a developer, you are advised to take aspects of authentication seriously to avoid issues such as theft and fraud.