EDGE OSDEFINITION
OAuth is an authorization protocol which allows applications to be provided with restricted access to resources on behalf of a user or application without revealing the user’s password. This is achieved by using access tokens and providing certain permissions. OAuth 2.0 is commonly used in web applications, APIs, cloud and within enterprises. However, it does not provide authentication of the user identity; this can be done using something like OpenID Connect.
Importance of OAuth
- Provides secure access to restricted resources without having to give third party applications to your account passwords.
- Restricted access based on given scopes/permissions.
- Supports application integration.
- Ability to revoke access based on how it has been implemented.
- Helps manage delegated access within an enterprise.
Use Cases of OAuth
- Enable applications to gain access to approved user data via APIs.
- Integrate enterprise applications with cloud services.
- Securely integrate business platforms.
- Manage delegated access.
- Authorize AI applications to interact with approved external services.
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