The proliferation of cloud services has transformed enterprise IT landscapes, leading to a growing need for efficient Single Sign-On (SSO) integration across multi-cloud architectures. This paper explores advanced techniques for implementing SSO solutions that enhance user experience while ensuring robust security across diverse cloud platforms. Traditional SSO methods often struggle with interoperability and scalability in multi-cloud environments, which can result in fragmented user experiences and increased security vulnerabilities. We investigate emerging protocols and standards, such as OAuth 2.0, OpenID Connect, and SAML, that facilitate seamless authentication processes across multiple cloud services. By leveraging these technologies, organizations can implement federated identity management systems that allow users to authenticate once and gain access to various cloud applications without repeated logins. Additionally, we discuss the importance of adaptive authentication methods that analyze user behavior and context to enhance security while minimizing friction in the user experience. The paper also presents case studies demonstrating successful SSO implementations in multi-cloud scenarios, highlighting best practices and potential pitfalls. Ultimately, this research aims to provide a comprehensive framework for organizations seeking to optimize SSO integration in multi-cloud architectures, emphasizing the balance between usability and security. By adopting these advanced techniques, enterprises can streamline access management, reduce administrative overhead, and improve overall operational efficiency in increasingly complex cloud environments.
Advanced SSO, multi-cloud architectures, identity management, authentication protocols, OAuth 2.0, OpenID Connect, SAML, federated identity, adaptive authentication, user experience, security, case studies, operational efficiency.
IRE Journals:
Srinivasulu Harshavardhan Kendyala , Rajas Paresh Kshirsagar , Hemant Singh Sengar , Dr. Lalit Kumar , Dr Satendra Pal Singh; Prof. (Dr) Punit Goel
"Advanced SSO Integration Techniques for Multi Cloud Architectures" Iconic Research And Engineering Journals Volume 8 Issue 3 2024 Page 709-726
IEEE:
Srinivasulu Harshavardhan Kendyala , Rajas Paresh Kshirsagar , Hemant Singh Sengar , Dr. Lalit Kumar , Dr Satendra Pal Singh; Prof. (Dr) Punit Goel
"Advanced SSO Integration Techniques for Multi Cloud Architectures" Iconic Research And Engineering Journals, 8(3)