AppDat’s Authentication & Authorization Service #

Keycloak #

At AppDat, we prioritize security and efficiency in managing user access to our various applications and services. To achieve this, we have implemented Keycloak, a powerful and versatile open-source identity and access management solution, as our central authentication broker.

What is Keycloak?

Keycloak is an identity and access management (IAM) tool that simplifies the management of user identities and ensures secure access to applications and services. It provides extensive support for modern protocols like OpenID Connect (OIDC) and SAML 2.0, making it an ideal choice for enterprises looking for a robust authentication system.

Integration with NASA Launchpad #

As an authentication broker, Keycloak enables AppDat applications to authenticate seamlessly with NASA Launchpad. This integration simplifies the authentication process for our users in the following ways:

Streamlined Access: Users authenticate via Keycloak, which then handles the necessary interactions with NASA Launchpad. This provides a smooth and uninterrupted access experience for the users.

Abstraction of Complexity: The complexities of authentication protocols like SAML (Security Assertion Markup Language) can be challenging and not user-friendly. At AppDat, we ensure that our customers never have to navigate these complexities on their own

Integration with External Partners #

AppDat’s commitment to seamless and secure user access extends beyond our internal applications to include integration with external partners, such as through NASA Guest authentication. This integration is key in providing an efficient and user-friendly experience.

Simplified External Access: Leveraging NASA Guest authentication, we offer our users an easy and secure way to access external services. This removes the complexity typically associated with establishing connections with external systems

Enhanced Collaboration: By facilitating smoother interactions with external partners, we empower our users to collaborate more effectively, fostering better communication and productivity.

Consistent Security and Compliance: Despite the simplification of the process, we maintain rigorous security standards. This ensures that both internal and external interactions comply with our high-security benchmarks, safeguarding user data and privacy.

User-Centric Approach: At the core of our integration with external partners is our commitment to a user-centric approach. We prioritize making the user’s experience as straightforward and hassle-free as possible, irrespective of the complexity of the underlying systems.