Jamf After Dark Identity Market Updates: Platform SSO vs Good Old SSO We All Know
Feb 21, 2024
Sean, an expert in single sign-on solutions, and Kat, a specialist in identity management, dive into the evolving world of Platform Single Sign-On. They discuss how Apple's updates are reshaping identity management and outline key similarities and differences with traditional SSO. The duo also highlights Jamf Connect's role in bridging gaps and enhancing security for Mac users. They tackle potential security concerns, emphasizing the importance of multi-factor authentication for a robust identity framework.
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Platform SSO Is A Framework, Not A Finished Product
- Platform Single Sign-On (PSSO) is a new macOS framework aiming to make cloud identity the primary SSO mechanism for Macs.
- Adoption depends on identity providers writing integrations, so the framework alone doesn't deliver functionality yet.
PSSO Connects Local Passwords To Cloud Identity
- PSSO links local Mac passwords to cloud identity credentials and provides sign-on to cloud-gated apps.
- It makes the Mac password a bridge between local Unix accounts and cloud SSO, with important architectural caveats.
Verify IDP Support Before Planning PSSO
- Do not assume PSSO is production-ready across identity providers; only private previews exist (e.g., Microsoft Entra, Okta).
- Validate vendor support before planning deployments because general release support is not available.