Deepak here. This post aims to clarify the technical distinctions between IAM, CIAM, and IDaaS. Key challenges include integrating legacy apps via standards like SAML/OAuth, meeting regulatory demands (GDPR/CCPA), and balancing frictionless UX with robust authentication at scale. We’re seeing rapid evolution with behavioral analytics and zero trust models.
In your experience, what have been the major technical blockers in adopting unified identity strategies across both employee and customer domains?