Credentials management

Agile.Now provides a comprehensive credentials management system that enables administrators to implement and manage various authentication mechanisms. This system is crucial for defining how users will authenticate across different applications and services within the platform, ensuring security and streamlined access control.

Overview of Credentials Features

The credentials management system in Agile.Now includes several key components designed to support both security and user management across the platform:

• Internal OpenID Provider: Utilizes the OpenID standard for authentication within the Agile.Now system, ensuring secure and standardized access control for internal applications.
• General OpenID Providers: Facilitates connections with external systems that support the OpenID standard, enabling users to authenticate through various OpenID providers.
• Dedicated Providers: Specific integrations with providers such as Microsoft Entra ID and Google, which are configured to support features like user group synchronization, enhancing the flexibility and scope of authentication across multiple platforms.
• OAuth2 Authentication: Enables secure login processes and allows external applications to reliably connect to Agile.Now through the OAuth2 standard, providing robust and standardized authentication across various external services.

Managing Authentication Methods in Agile.Now

The credentials management system in Agile.Now is designed to be both flexible and powerful, allowing administrators to tailor authentication methods according to the needs of their organization.

Activating New Authentication Methods

Administrators can activate new authentication methods such as OAuth2 and SSO directly through the credentials management interface. Each method requires specific configurations to align with the security protocols of the external provider, ensuring seamless integration and secure authentication.

Configuring OpenID Providers

For general-purpose OpenID providers, Agile.Now requires minimal claim information, such as profile, email, and name. The system is designed to easily integrate with external OpenID providers, allowing users to authenticate with credentials from platforms like Google or Microsoft Entra ID.

Specialized Integrations

Agile.Now also supports more specialized integrations, such as with Microsoft Entra ID and Google. These integrations may involve additional configurations, such as setting specific OpenID permissions or enabling user group synchronization. This flexibility ensures that organizations can meet their specific authentication needs while maintaining strong security standards.

Summary of Key Configurations

Here’s a brief overview of key configurations for some popular providers:

Conclusion

The credentials management system in Agile.Now is a critical component of the platform, offering administrators a wide range of tools to manage and secure access across various applications and services. Whether using internal authentication methods or integrating with external providers, Agile.Now’s credentials system provides the flexibility needed to maintain a secure and efficient authentication process.

For detailed instructions on setting up specific authentication methods like OAuth2 or SSO with OpenID providers, please refer to the corresponding articles in the Agile.Now documentation.