Okta - OAuth 2.0 and OIDC (OpenID Connect)

🚀 Course Title: Okta - OAuth 2.0 and OIDC (OpenID Connect) 🌐

Course Headline:

Theory and Demonstration of OAuth 2.0 and OIDC (OpenID Connect) 🔗✨

Your Instructor: Silviu Iulian Muraru

• DevOps Engineer
• Former Okta Certified Consultant

Course Description:

Hello, fellow tech enthusiasts! 👋

I'm thrilled to welcome you to this comprehensive course crafted by a Former Okta Certified Consultant. My mission is to demystify the complexities of OIDC and OAuth 2.0 and make them accessible for everyone, regardless of their prior experience in programming or cybersecurity.

Who is this for? This course is perfect for you if:

• You're currently working with Okta's OIDC Apps and want to deepen your knowledge.
• You're curious about the world of OIDC / OAuth 2.0 and its applications.
• You're a developer or an IT professional looking to expand your skill set in identity and access management.

What You'll Experience:

• Approx. 4 hours of training content designed to guide you through the essentials of OAuth 2.0, OIDC, and more.
• Access to over 25 Okta documentation links, providing additional context and detail to the concepts covered.

What You'll Learn:

• The core aspects of OIDC and why it's a critical piece of modern authentication systems.
• A thorough understanding of the OAuth 2.0 concept, its workings, and its importance in securing access to APIs.
• How to implement the Authorization Code Flow, and the additional security measures introduced by PKCE (Proof Key for Code Exchange).
• Insights into Implicit Flows and their use cases.
• An exploration of other flows like Client Credential Flow, Resource Owner Password Flow, and Device Authorization Grant.
• The integration of Hybrid Flows, combining the best of both worlds.
• A reference guide on the SAML 2.0 Assertion Flow for those interested in comparing OAuth with SAML.
• How to interact with Okta APIs, allowing you to test OAuth flows directly via APIs.
• An in-depth understanding of JWTs (Json Web Tokens) and their role in OAuth 2.0.
• Practical tips and best practices for troubleshooting OIDC / OAuth 2.0 scenarios, with my personal recommendations to ensure your systems are robust and secure.

Course Highlights:

• Real-world examples and case studies that mimic real-life scenarios.
• Detailed explanations to ensure you grasp the concepts thoroughly.
• A focus on best practices to help you resolve issues confidently.

Join me on this journey to master OAuth 2.0 and OpenID Connect with Okta! Let's embark on this path together, where knowledge is power, and understanding paves the way for innovation. Enroll now and transform your approach to identity and access management! 🎓💪