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.