What software manages SSO and MFA across cloud applications?

# Software for SSO and MFA Management

## Dedicated Identity Providers (IdP)

| Solution | Key Features |

|----------|-------------|

| **Okta** | Industry leader, 7,000+ app integrations, adaptive MFA |

| **Microsoft Entra ID** (Azure AD) | Deep Microsoft 365 integration, conditional access |

| **Ping Identity** | Enterprise-focused, hybrid environment support |

| **OneLogin** | User-friendly, strong MFA options |

| **JumpCloud** | Directory + SSO combined |

## Open Source Options

- **Keycloak** - Red Hat-backed, self-hosted

- **Authentik** - Modern, flexible self-hosted

- **Gluu** - Enterprise open source

## Cloud-Native / CIAM

- **Auth0** (Okta subsidiary) - Developer-focused

- **AWS Cognito** - AWS ecosystem

- **Google Cloud Identity** - Google Workspace integration

- **Duo Security** (Cisco) - Strong MFA emphasis

## Key Protocols Used

- **SAML 2.0**

- **OAuth 2.0**

- **OpenID Connect (OIDC)**

- **LDAP/Active Directory**

## Selection Considerations

- Existing infrastructure (Microsoft, Google, AWS)

- Number of users/applications

- Compliance requirements (HIPAA, SOC2)

- Budget (cloud vs. self-hosted)

**Okta** and **Microsoft Entra ID** are the most widely deployed enterprise solutions.