Study Guide: B2C CIAM

The following resources are taken from the Amazon published book, Consumer Identity and Access Management Design Fundamentals.

Introduction

Simon Moffatt's "Consumer Identity & Access Management: Design Fundamentals" explains the essential concepts of CIAM (Consumer Identity and Access Management), highlighting its differences from IAM (Identity and Access Management). It explores the evolution of identity management, discussing the shift from employee-centric systems to a consumer-focused approach.

The text also delves into key CIAM requirements, emphasizing the importance of user experience, security, privacy, and compliance. It provides a detailed overview of the CIAM lifecycle, including onboarding, proofing, secure login, device binding, contextual and adaptive access, profile management, consent management, data management, and account removal.

Furthermore, the document presents a technical toolbox for CIAM implementers, outlining key cryptographic concepts, standards, and libraries, such as OAuth2, REST, and FIDO2. It concludes with considerations for vendor selection, KPI (Key Performance Indicator) development, and metrics related to data breach prevention, stressing the importance of aligning CIAM initiatives with business objectives.

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Audiocast Interview

The following is a NotebookLM generated conversation discussing the book and the role of B2C identity.

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