Authentication protocols are essential for securing systems and ensuring the identity of users. Here's an overview of some common authentication protocols:
Common Authentication Protocols
Basic Authentication Basic Authentication is a simple method where the username and password are transmitted as plain text. This is not recommended for secure environments.
OAuth 2.0 OAuth 2.0 is an authorization framework that enables applications to obtain limited access to user accounts on an HTTP service.
OpenID Connect OpenID Connect is an identity layer on top of the OAuth 2.0 protocol. It provides an identity assertion to an application by which an end-user can prove their identity to the application.
SAML (Security Assertion Markup Language) SAML is an XML-based framework for exchanging authentication and authorization data between parties.
JWT (JSON Web Tokens) JWT is an open standard (RFC 7519) that defines a compact and self-contained way for securely transmitting information between parties as a JSON object.
Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) Two-Factor Authentication adds an additional layer of security to your accounts by requiring two methods of authentication from independent categories of credentials.
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For a deeper understanding of Authentication Protocols, you might want to explore Authentication in Depth.