OpenID Connect as SSO Solution - Strengths and Weaknesses

Explore the strengths and weaknesses of OpenID Connect (OIDC) as a Single Sign-On (SSO) solution in this conference talk. Dive into the fundamental concepts of OIDC, its functionality, and how it compares to other federated authentication systems like SAML. Examine integration examples with Harbor and Kubernetes, and address common challenges such as user onboarding and role management. Learn how to implement OIDC in non-OIDC aware applications using Nginx proxy authentication delegation. Gain insights into OAuth flows, JSON Web Tokens, and practical tools for working with OpenID. Through real-world examples and demonstrations, understand the intricacies of OIDC implementation, including application support and potential caveats, to make informed decisions about adopting this SSO solution for your cloud-native environment.