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Password Generator

IAM concepts
A tool provided by password managers to create strong, randomized passwords that are difficult to guess or crack. Password generators typically allow users to specify criteria such as length, character types, and special symbols to customize generated passwords.

Proof Key for Code Exchange (PKCE)

IAM concepts
A security mechanism now mandatory for all clients (Confidential and Public) using the Authorization Code Flow. It prevents an Authorization Code from being intercepted and exchanged for tokens by an unauthorized application.

Password Manager

IAM concepts
A software tool or service designed to securely store, manage, and retrieve passwords and other sensitive information, such as usernames, credit card numbers, and notes. Password managers often encrypt data using strong cryptographic algorithms to protect against unauthorized access.

Posture Assessment

Security concepts
A posture assessment evaluates the security status or “posture” of an organization’s IT environment. In IAM, it assesses how secure the current configuration of identities, access controls, and policies are, ensuring they adhere to best practices and regulatory requirements.

Proxy

IT concepts
A proxy is an intermediary that routes requests between a client and a server, often used for security, logging, or anonymization. In IAM, proxies can be used to handle authentication, monitor access, or enforce security policies by intercepting requests before they reach the target service.

Proxyless

IT concepts
In IAM, proxyless refers to an architecture where a client interacts directly with a service or resource without an intermediary (proxy). This can be mean access cloud services using an application programming interface (API).