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System for Cross-domain Identity Management (SCIM) is a standard for exchanging identity information between IT systems, using a standardised API through REST with data formatted in JSON or XML.

The first version, SCIM 1.0, was released in 2011[1], while the current standard, SCIM 1.1, was released in 2012. A working group in IETF are currently working on SCIM 2.0. The standard has been implemented in various IdM software.

The standard was initially called Simple Cloud Identity Management, but soon changed it name to System for Cross-domain Identity Management (SCIM).[2] One of the motivations for the standard was to create interoperability with different cloud based software.

Authentication

The standard is open to authentication and authorization, as it should be possible to switch, but recommends support for OAuth2's Bearer tokens. X.509 is also usable.

References

  1. ^ http://www.simplecloud.info/#overview
  2. ^ https://blogs.oracle.com/fusionmiddleware/entry/standards_corner_scim_and_the
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