Identity, Unlocked.
System for Cross Domain Identity Management (SCIM) with Phil Hunt & Pamela Dingle
Oct 11, 2021
Join Phil Hunt and Pamela Dingle as they discuss the evolution from LDAP to SCIM, benefits of SCIM for user management, SCIM mailing list insights, stateful paging, and challenges in large-scale data imports. Learn about formalizing SCIM, standardizing solutions, and shaping standards at IETF.
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- SCIM simplifies user data synchronization across platforms, enhancing consistency in access control processes.
- SCIM automates user data management, reducing manual efforts and errors in maintaining accurate user records.
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Evolution and History of SCIM
SCIM, or System for Cross-domain Identity Management, was developed to address the need for standardization in handling user data and access rights across various platforms. The episode delves into the history of SCIM, tracing back to its origins in solving complex data management challenges faced by enterprises. Phil Hunt, one of the pioneers in SCIM development, recounts his journey from deploying meta directories to solving LDAP interop issues and contributing to OAuth working groups. The episode highlights the evolution of SCIM from its inception to its formalization in the ITF, emphasizing the challenges faced in making REST APIs interoperable and implementable by various service providers.
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