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OAuth vs Shibboleth

A side-by-side look at OAuth and Shibboleth. For an in-depth review of either product, follow the links below.

OAuth

OAuth

Security & Privacy

OAuth is an open standard authorization protocol that allows users to grant third-party access to their web resources without sharing their passwords. It allows access delegation without giving away full credentials.

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Shibboleth

Shibboleth

Security & Privacy

Shibboleth is an open source single sign-on system that enables secure access to resources across organizational boundaries. It allows users to sign in once with their institutional credentials to gain access to multiple resources.

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