Identity Management Concepts
Understanding common authentication patterns is essential for any identity management solution. These patterns include single sign-on (SSO), multi-factor authentication (MFA), and delegated authentication, each with its unique use cases and applications. Additionally, it is crucial to comprehend the building blocks of an identity solution—authentication, authorization, and accountability—and how to enable these components using Salesforce features like authentication providers and connected apps. Establishing trust between systems through mechanisms such as certificates, encryption, and trusted IP ranges is another key area. You must also be able to recommend appropriate methods for user provisioning in Salesforce based on different scenarios and troubleshoot common points of failure in SSO solutions using protocols such as SAML and OAuth.
Accepting Third-Party Identity in Salesforce
When Salesforce is used as a Service Provider (SP), it is essential to understand how to configure it appropriately. Different scenarios may require different methods for provisioning users from enterprise directories and identity stores, whether in business-to-employee (B2E) or business-to-customer (B2C) contexts. Choosing the right authentication mechanisms, such as social login or enterprise directory integration, based on specific scenarios is also crucial. You should be familiar with the various methods of user provisioning in Salesforce to enable SSO and manage access rights effectively. Additionally, identifying and utilizing the available tools for auditing and monitoring identity provider (IdP) issues on the Salesforce platform is essential.
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