Overview

The ViewDS IdP is a secure, flexible and platform-independent authentication layer derived from the Cobalt ICAM suite. It slots straight into the ViewDS Directory Server, giving organisations a robust Identity, Credential and Access Management (ICAM) platform in hyperscaler clouds or on-prem. By leveraging your existing directory, the IdP streamlines identity administration while adding modern authentication options.

Key Technical Features

Integration with ViewDS Directory Server

• LDAP-Aware Front-End: Adapted as an LDAP-aware front-end to the ViewDS Directory/Access Sentinel server, enhancing compatibility with existing ViewDS deployments.
• Support for Custom Schemas: Operates with directories using arbitrary corporate schemas, allowing adaptation without schema modifications.

Authentication Mechanisms

• Password Authentication: Fully operational, enabling secure user authentication using credentials stored in the ViewDS Directory.
• Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA): Available, providing enhanced security through two-factor authentication methods.
• Single Sign-On (SSO): Supports SAML SSO, OAuth 2.0, and OpenID Connect (OIDC), allowing seamless access across multiple applications with a single set of credentials.
• FIDO2 Passkeys: Supports standards-compliant WebAuthn implementation accepting both platform and roaming authenticators—hardware-backed or cloud-synced passkeys; now integrates seamlessly with Veroguard’s Verocard – Hardware-based, AAL3, phish-resistant digital identity card.

Deployment and Scalability

• Container-Based Deployment: Can be deployed with Kubernetes (K8s), offering platform-agnostic, rapid, robust, and scalable solutions suitable for hyperscaler environments.
• Platform Independence: The IdP and associated components are flexible and can operate across various platforms.

Security Features

• IdP Chaining: Supports IdP chaining, allowing integration with other identity providers for federated authentication scenarios.
• Secure Communications: Ensures all interactions are protected using secure protocols to safeguard data in transit.

To learn more or request an evaluation license, contact sales@viewds.com