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Keycloak - Identity and Access Management for Modern Applications: Harness the power of Keycloak, OpenID Connect, and OAuth 2.0 protocols to secure applications
Learn to leverage the advanced capabilities of Keycloak, an open-source identity and access management solution, to enable authentication and authorization in applications
Key FeaturesGet up to speed with Keycloak, OAuth 2.0, and OpenID Connect using practical examplesConfigure, manage, and extend Keycloak for optimized securityLeverage Keycloak features to secure different application typesBook DescriptionImplementing authentication and authorization for applications can be a daunting experience, often leaving them exposed to security vulnerabilities. Keycloak is an open-source solution for identity management and access management for modern applications, which can make a world of difference if you learn how to use it.
Keycloak, helping you get started with using it and securing your applications. Complete with hands-on tutorials, best practices, and self-assessment questions, this easy-to-follow guide will show you how to secure a sample application and then move on to securing different application types. As you progress, you will understand how to configure and manage Keycloak as well as how to leverage some of its more advanced capabilities. Finally, you'll gain insights into securely using Keycloak in production.
By the end of this book, you will have learned how to install and manage Keycloak as well as how to secure new and existing applications.
What you will learnUnderstand how to install, configure, and manage KeycloakSecure your new and existing applications with KeycloakGain a basic understanding of OAuth 2.0 and OpenID ConnectUnderstand how to configure Keycloak to make it ready for production useDiscover how to leverage additional features and how to customize Keycloak to fit your needsGet to grips with securing Keycloak servers and protecting applicationsWho this book is forDevelopers, sysadmins, security engineers, or anyone who wants to leverage Keycloak and its capabilities for application security will find this book useful. Beginner-level knowledge of app development and authentication and authorization is expected.
Table of ContentsGetting Started with KeycloakSecuring Your First ApplicationBrief Introduction to StandardsAuthenticating Users with OpenID ConnectAuthorizing Access with OAuth 2.0Securing Different Application Types Integrating Applications with KeycloakAuthorization StrategiesConfiguring Keycloak for ProductionManaging UsersAuthenticating UsersManaging Tokens and SessionsExtending KeycloakSecuring Keycloak and Applications
Key FeaturesGet up to speed with Keycloak, OAuth 2.0, and OpenID Connect using practical examplesConfigure, manage, and extend Keycloak for optimized securityLeverage Keycloak features to secure different application typesBook DescriptionImplementing authentication and authorization for applications can be a daunting experience, often leaving them exposed to security vulnerabilities. Keycloak is an open-source solution for identity management and access management for modern applications, which can make a world of difference if you learn how to use it.
Keycloak, helping you get started with using it and securing your applications. Complete with hands-on tutorials, best practices, and self-assessment questions, this easy-to-follow guide will show you how to secure a sample application and then move on to securing different application types. As you progress, you will understand how to configure and manage Keycloak as well as how to leverage some of its more advanced capabilities. Finally, you'll gain insights into securely using Keycloak in production.
By the end of this book, you will have learned how to install and manage Keycloak as well as how to secure new and existing applications.
What you will learnUnderstand how to install, configure, and manage KeycloakSecure your new and existing applications with KeycloakGain a basic understanding of OAuth 2.0 and OpenID ConnectUnderstand how to configure Keycloak to make it ready for production useDiscover how to leverage additional features and how to customize Keycloak to fit your needsGet to grips with securing Keycloak servers and protecting applicationsWho this book is forDevelopers, sysadmins, security engineers, or anyone who wants to leverage Keycloak and its capabilities for application security will find this book useful. Beginner-level knowledge of app development and authentication and authorization is expected.
Table of ContentsGetting Started with KeycloakSecuring Your First ApplicationBrief Introduction to StandardsAuthenticating Users with OpenID ConnectAuthorizing Access with OAuth 2.0Securing Different Application Types Integrating Applications with KeycloakAuthorization StrategiesConfiguring Keycloak for ProductionManaging UsersAuthenticating UsersManaging Tokens and SessionsExtending KeycloakSecuring Keycloak and Applications
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Published June 11, 2021
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