OAuth

OAuth is an open-standard authorization framework that enables secure, delegated access to protected resources on the web. It allows a client application to access a user's resources on another service provider's website without sharing their login credentials. Instead, the client application requests an access token, which is granted by the service provider after the user authenticates and authorizes the request. The access token is then used to authenticate and authorize subsequent requests to the protected resources, allowing the client application to access the user's data without exposing their sensitive login information. OAuth provides a standardized, secure, and flexible way to manage access to APIs, enabling users to control how their data is shared and used by third-party applications.

OAuth in Secret Server provides a secure and efficient framework for token-based API authentication, enabling seamless integration with various applications and services. By leveraging OAuth, Secret Server allows for the delegation of access rights without sharing credentials, enhancing security and simplifying the management of permissions. This is particularly useful for enabling single sign-on (SSO) and integrating with identity providers like OpenID Connect, which is layered on top of OAuth 2.0. The implementation of OAuth in Secret Server supports multi-factor authentication (MFA) and conditional access policies, ensuring robust security measures are in place for accessing sensitive data and performing privileged operations.