One Login to Rule Them All: Understanding Federated Identity

Have you ever used your Google or Facebook account to log into another app? That's federated identity in action! This system allows you to use one trusted account to access services across different companies without them ever sharing your password. This article explains how this works through a trust relationship between an Identity Provider (like Google) and a Service Provider (like Spotify). Understanding this concept is key to modern cybersecurity, as it simplifies user experience while centralizing and strengthening security.