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Decoding SAMLRequest: What It Is and How to Decode It
Definition and Basics

Decoding SAMLRequest: What It Is and How to Decode It

A SAMLRequest is the Base64-encoded, deflate-compressed XML authentication request an SP sends to an IdP. Learn how to decode it…

Guilliano MolaireGuilliano Molaire6 min read
IdP vs SP: The Difference, and How Keycloak Plays Both Roles
Definition and Basics

IdP vs SP: The Difference, and How Keycloak Plays Both Roles

IdP vs SP explained: what each role does in SAML and OIDC, and how Keycloak plays both at once through…

Guilliano MolaireGuilliano Molaire7 min read
Tutorials

Keycloak and SiteMinder Federation: SAML and OIDC Integration Guide

Keycloak SiteMinder integration without a rip-and-replace: run both side by side, federate over SAML or OIDC, and migrate apps at…

George ThomasGeorge Thomas15 min read
How to Configure Microsoft Entra ID as a SAML Identity Provider in Keycloak
identity-providers

How to Configure Microsoft Entra ID as a SAML Identity Provider in Keycloak

Step-by-step guide to configuring Microsoft Entra ID as a SAML identity provider in Keycloak, with attribute mappers, metadata import, and…

Guilliano MolaireGuilliano Molaire13 min read
Tutorials

Keycloak as a SAML Service Provider: The Complete Guide

Configure Keycloak as a SAML 2.0 Service Provider: identity brokering, metadata exchange, assertion validation, attribute mapping, and common SP errors.

Guilliano MolaireGuilliano Molaire14 min read
Definition and Basics

SAML vs OIDC: When to Use Each Protocol

Compare SAML and OIDC protocols for SSO. Learn when to use each, how they work in Keycloak, and how to…

Guilliano MolaireGuilliano Molaire10 min read
SSO Implementation Guide: SAML and OIDC with Keycloak
Definition and Basics

SSO Implementation Guide: SAML and OIDC with Keycloak

Comprehensive SSO implementation guide for developers covering SAML vs OIDC protocols, SP and IdP-initiated flows, single logout, and Keycloak configuration.

Guilliano MolaireGuilliano Molaire11 min read
Bridging IdP-Initiated SAML to OIDC with Keycloak
integrations

Bridging IdP-Initiated SAML to OIDC with Keycloak

Learn how to use Keycloak as a protocol bridge between legacy SAML IdPs using IdP-initiated SSO and modern OIDC applications.

Guilliano MolaireGuilliano Molaire8 min read
Keycloak SAML Security: Vulnerabilities and Hardening
best-practices

Keycloak SAML Security: Vulnerabilities and Hardening

Explore Keycloak SAML security vulnerabilities including CVE-2024-8698, XML wrapping attacks, and assertion replay, with hardening steps.

Guilliano MolaireGuilliano Molaire11 min read
What Is Identity Federation? How It Works, Protocols and Keycloak
Authentication

What Is Identity Federation? How It Works, Protocols and Keycloak

Identity federation explained: how IdPs and service providers trust each other over SAML and OIDC, how it differs from SSO,…

Guilliano MolaireGuilliano Molaire11 min read

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