Connector Authentication Method

A Connector Authentication Method is a connector-specific standardized integration authentication method that can support connector authentication tasks for integration connectors accessing protected resources.

• AKA: Connector Auth Method, Integration Authentication Scheme, Connector Security Method.
• Context:
  • It can typically verify Connector Identitys through connector authentication credentials including connector API keys, connector certificates, and connector tokens.
  • It can typically establish Connector Trust Relationships through connector authentication protocols implementing connector handshake, connector validation, and connector verification.
  • It can typically manage Connector Permission Scopes through connector authentication claims defining connector resource access, connector operation limits, and connector data boundarys.
  • It can typically handle Connector Credential Lifecycles through connector authentication management including connector credential generation, connector credential rotation, and connector credential revocation.
  • It can typically implement Connector Authentication Flows through connector authentication sequences supporting connector initial authentication, connector token refresh, and connector re-authentication.
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  • It can often provide Connector Multi-Factor Authentications through connector authentication layers requiring connector primary factors and connector secondary factors.
  • It can often enable Connector Delegated Authentications through connector authentication federation allowing connector identity provider integration and connector single sign-on.
  • It can often support Connector Conditional Accesss through connector authentication policys evaluating connector location, connector device state, and connector risk level.
  • It can often maintain Connector Authentication Audits through connector authentication logging recording connector access attempts, connector authentication events, and connector security incidents.
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  • It can range from being a Basic Connector Authentication Method to being an Advanced Connector Authentication Method, depending on its connector authentication sophistication.
  • It can range from being a Static Connector Authentication Method to being a Dynamic Connector Authentication Method, depending on its connector authentication adaptability.
  • It can range from being a Symmetric Connector Authentication Method to being an Asymmetric Connector Authentication Method, depending on its connector authentication cryptography.
  • It can range from being a Centralized Connector Authentication Method to being a Federated Connector Authentication Method, depending on its connector authentication architecture.
  • It can range from being a Short-Lived Connector Authentication Method to being a Long-Lived Connector Authentication Method, depending on its connector authentication duration.
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  • It can integrate with Identity Provider System for connector identity verification.
  • It can connect to Secret Management Service for connector credential storage.
  • It can interface with Security Policy Engine for connector access decision.
  • It can communicate with Audit Logging System for connector authentication tracking.
  • It can synchronize with Token Service for connector token management.
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• Example(s):
  • Token-Based Connector Authentication Methods, such as:
    • OAuth Connector Authentication Methods, such as:
      • OAuth 2.0 Bearer Token Authentication for delegated connector authorization.
      • OAuth 2.0 Client Credentials Authentication for service-to-service connector authentication.
    • JWT Connector Authentication Methods, such as:
      • JWT Bearer Token Authentication for stateless connector authentication.
      • JWT with RSA Signature Authentication for cryptographic connector verification.
  • Key-Based Connector Authentication Methods, such as:
    • API Key Connector Authentication Methods, such as:
      • Header-Based API Key Authentication for HTTP connector authentication.
      • Query Parameter API Key Authentication for URL-based connector authentication.
    • Certificate Connector Authentication Methods, such as:
      • Mutual TLS Authentication for bidirectional connector trust.
      • X.509 Certificate Authentication for PKI-based connector authentication.
  • Cloud Provider Connector Authentication Methods, such as:
    • AWS Connector Authentication Methods, such as:
      • AWS IAM Role Authentication for AWS connector access.
      • AWS Signature Version 4 Authentication for AWS API connector authentication.
    • Azure Connector Authentication Methods, such as:
      • Azure Managed Identity Authentication for Azure connector authorization.
      • Azure Service Principal Authentication for Azure application connector access.
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• Counter-Example(s):
  • Basic HTTP Authentication, which transmits plain credentials rather than secure tokens.
  • Anonymous Access, which requires no authentication credentials or identity verification.
  • IP Whitelisting, which relies on network location rather than cryptographic authentication.
• See: Authentication Method, OAuth Access Delegation Standard, API Key-Based Authentication System, Identity and Access Management, Connector Registration Specification, Security Protocol, Token-Based Authentication.
• Reference(s):
  • https://www.gabormelli.com/RKB/OAuth_Access_Delegation_Standard
  • https://www.gabormelli.com/RKB/AWS_IAM_Permission_Policy
  • https://www.gabormelli.com/RKB/Application_Programming_Interface_(API)

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