One of the best ID management services.
Use Cases and Deployment Scope
Prior to 2020, we had been using a cloud service other than Google for identity management for the services we provided. We wanted to implement two-factor authentication as part of our security enhancements, but the cloud platform we were using was slow to support it, so we decided to use Google Cloud Identity.
Pros
- Two-factor authentication available.
- The Google authentication method is familiar to many users.
- It is expected that it will also support authentication methods that will become common in the future.
Cons
- This time, I investigated it in advance, and it worked as expected, so I don't have any specific ideas for improvement.
- Additionally, if we were using another IDAAS, it would have been beneficial to have knowledge on how to integrate it with Google tools, along with some relevant case studies.
Likelihood to Recommend
For example, if the system you are building is a general application service that does not primarily focus on ID management, it would be wise to use a service like Google's rather than developing your own IDaaS. While there may be cases where an IDaaS other than Google's is acceptable, Google is likely one of the best solutions when considering user recognition and ease of use. On the other hand, Gmail addresses are commonly used for other purposes, and users may not pay much attention to password management, so you should avoid using them for systems that require security. To strengthen security, you should consider making multi-factor authentication mandatory, etc.
