IDaaS

In the previous section, we created our custom login authentication using Spring Security. We utilized some of the features of Spring Security and also used JWT to store user states and validate credentials. However, this example is not enough of a reliable and secure way of implementing authentication for our application.

Large and enterprise applications nowadays demand several security features to be able to prevent possible vulnerabilities that can occur. These features can include the architecture and the implementation of other services, such as SSO and Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA). These features can be cumbersome to work with and can require several sprints to modify, leading to a longer time to develop. This is where IDaaS comes to the rescue.

IDaaS is a delivery model that allows users to connect, authenticate, and use identity management services from the cloud. IDaaS helps speed up the development process as all authentication and authorization processes...