Enhancing Keycloak: Implementing OpenID Connect for Identity Assurance

Abstract

Electronic identities are pivotal in a world where digital interactions are evolving fast. In this context, OpenID Connect, a cornerstone of user identification and authentication, plays an important role in the operation of electronic identification services. This paper describes a novel implementation of the OpenID Connect for Identity Assurance 1.0 (OIDC4IDA), an extension to OpenID Connect, on Keycloak, the leading open-source identity provider.