Implementing 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.
publication date
2021-06-11
what you will learn
Understand how to install, configure, and manage Keycloak
Secure your new and existing applications with Keycloak
Gain a basic understanding of OAuth 2.0 and OpenID Connect
Understand how to configure Keycloak to make it ready for production use
Discover how to leverage additional features and how to customize Keycloak to fit your needs
Get to grips with securing Keycloak servers and protecting applications
key features
Get up to speed with Keycloak, OAuth 2.0, and OpenID Connect using practical examples * Configure, manage, and extend Keycloak for optimized security * Leverage Keycloak features to secure different application types
approach
Readers will be taken through a brief introduction to Keycloak and securing your first application. At each step, with practical examples, you will learn about securing applications, configuring, managing Keycloak along with security Considerations
audience
Developers, 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.
short description
This book is your guide to learning how to install, configure, and manage Keycloak optimally for securing your applications. With the help of easy-to-follow examples, you will gain a complete understanding of Keycloak's various features and how to enable authentication and authorization in applications using it.
subtitle
Harness the power of Keycloak, OpenID Connect, and OAuth 2.0 protocols to secure applications
keywords
web application security, identity management, mobile application security, OAut book, manage users, iam, keycloak identity management, multi-factor authentication
Product ISBN
9781800562493
