The Rise of Self-Hosted Identity Providers

Large organizations are increasingly opting for self-hosted identity providers (IDPs) like Authentic due to challenges faced with traditional IAM as a service solutions. Companies find that managing their own IDP provides better customization, security, and control over their data, especially in environments with complex infrastructures, such as Kubernetes. This move is often driven by a desire to avoid the pitfalls of shared resources found in cloud solutions, such as unreliability and compliance issues. For instance, some specialized organizations, like emergency services, require robust systems that operate independently of the internet, making self-hosting not just a preference, but a necessity.