### Contents - [**Articles**](#resources-articles) - [**Glossary Terms**](#resources-glossary_terms) - [**Discussions**](#resources-discussions) # Identity Management Software Resources ##### Articles, Glossary Terms, and Discussions to expand your knowledge on Identity Management Software Resource pages are designed to give you a cross-section of information we have on specific categories. You'll find [articles](#resources-articles) from our experts, [feature definitions](#resources-glossary_terms), and [discussions](#resources-discussions) from users like you. [ContentsExpand/Collapse Contents](#) - [**Articles**](#resources-articles) - [**Glossary Terms**](#resources-glossary_terms) - [**Discussions**](#resources-discussions) ## Identity Management Software Articles [![Reducing Risks of Storing Sensitive Customer Data With Decentralized Identity](https://learn.g2.com/hubfs/Decentralized%20Identity.jpg "Reducing Risks of Storing Sensitive Customer Data With Decentralized Identity")](https://www.g2.com/articles/reducing-risks-storing-sensitive-customer-data-with-decentralized-identity) [ ### Reducing Risks of Storing Sensitive Customer Data With Decentralized Identity ](https://www.g2.com/articles/reducing-risks-storing-sensitive-customer-data-with-decentralized-identity) Is sensitive customer data an asset or a liability? When we think about the most successful companies in recent years that have leveraged customer data to build competitive advantages—such as the FAANG companies (Facebook, Amazon, Apple, Netflix, and Google)—we think of customer data as an asset.  [ ![Merry Marwig, CIPP/US](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Merry Marwig, CIPP/US") MMC ](https://learn.g2.com/author/merry-marwig) by Merry Marwig, CIPP/US [![The Case for Using Self-Sovereign Identity (SSI) for Immunity Passports](https://learn.g2.com/hubfs/G2CM_BI064_Backlog_Images_%5BSelf_sovereign_identity%5D_V1a.png "The Case for Using Self-Sovereign Identity (SSI) for Immunity Passports")](https://www.g2.com/articles/using-self-sovereign-identity-ssi-for-covid-immunity-passports) [ ### The Case for Using Self-Sovereign Identity (SSI) for Immunity Passports ](https://www.g2.com/articles/using-self-sovereign-identity-ssi-for-covid-immunity-passports) Companies across the globe are grappling with reopening their physical places of business in the coronavirus era. Businesses and governments have taken to location tracking, thermal recognition, and temperature checks to identify individuals potentially sickened with the coronavirus.  [ ![Merry Marwig, CIPP/US](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Merry Marwig, CIPP/US") MMC ](https://learn.g2.com/author/merry-marwig) by Merry Marwig, CIPP/US [![How Small Business Employees are Adjusting to Remote Work](https://learn.g2.com/hubfs/man-sitting-down-and-using-his-laptop-374085.jpg "How Small Business Employees are Adjusting to Remote Work")](https://www.g2.com/articles/small-business-employees-remote-work-experiences) [ ### How Small Business Employees are Adjusting to Remote Work ](https://www.g2.com/articles/small-business-employees-remote-work-experiences) G2 is constantly following the evolving B2B tech industry, especially during this uncertain time. As part of a series of articles based on a recent survey we conducted, G2 analysts have highlighted some key issues and statistics about what small business employees are facing while working from home, along with possible tools and courses of action everyone can take away. [ ![Nathan Calabrese](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Nathan Calabrese") NC ](https://learn.g2.com/author/nathan-calabrese) by Nathan Calabrese [![How to Authenticate Remote Workers in a Zero Trust Security Model](https://learn.g2.com/hubfs/person-using-black-and-gray-laptop-computer-beside-white-1923286.jpg "How to Authenticate Remote Workers in a Zero Trust Security Model")](https://www.g2.com/articles/remote-worker-authentication-zero-trust-security-model) [ ### How to Authenticate Remote Workers in a Zero Trust Security Model ](https://www.g2.com/articles/remote-worker-authentication-zero-trust-security-model) Where and how employees work has changed drastically in the last decade. Workers used to only be able to access corporate resources while working at the office. [ ![Merry Marwig, CIPP/US](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Merry Marwig, CIPP/US") MMC ](https://learn.g2.com/author/merry-marwig) by Merry Marwig, CIPP/US [![The Ultimate Guide to Passwordless Authentication](https://learn.g2.com/hubfs/G2CM_BI204_Backlog_Images-%5BPasswordless_Authentication%5D_V1b.png "The Ultimate Guide to Passwordless Authentication")](https://www.g2.com/articles/guide-to-passwordless-authentication) [ ### The Ultimate Guide to Passwordless Authentication ](https://www.g2.com/articles/guide-to-passwordless-authentication) You have business accounts, therefore you have usernames and passwords...for now. [ ![Merry Marwig, CIPP/US](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Merry Marwig, CIPP/US") MMC ](https://learn.g2.com/author/merry-marwig) by Merry Marwig, CIPP/US Show More ## Identity Management Software Glossary Terms [![Identity Management](https://learn.g2.com/hubfs/G2CM_GI833_Glossary_Article_Images_%5Bidentity_management%5D_V1b.png "Identity Management")](https://www.g2.com/glossary/identity-management-definition) [Identity Management](https://www.g2.com/glossary/identity-management-definition) Identity management helps prevent unauthorized access to company systems and data. Understand the benefits, challenges, and best practices. by Alyssa Towns [![Digital Certificates](https://learn.g2.com/hubfs/G2CM_GI844_Glossary_Article_Images-%5Bdigital_certificates%5D_V1b.png "Digital Certificates")](https://www.g2.com/glossary/digital-certificates-definition) [Digital Certificates](https://www.g2.com/glossary/digital-certificates-definition) A digital certificate is a form of a digital password that authorizes a device, server, or user. Learn more about its types, features, and use cases. by Sagar Joshi [![Decentralized Identity](https://learn.g2.com/hubfs/Decentralized%20Identity%20G2.jpg "Decentralized Identity")](https://www.g2.com/glossary/decentralized-identity-definition) [Decentralized Identity](https://www.g2.com/glossary/decentralized-identity-definition) What is decentralized identity and why is it important as a software feature? Our G2 guide can help you understand decentralized identity, how it’s used by industry professionals, and the benefits of decentralized identity. by Michael Pigott ## Identity Management Software Discussions 0 Question on: Descope [What auth platforms support social login and MFA without complex configuration?](/discussions/what-auth-platforms-support-social-login-and-mfa-without-complex-configuration) Modern applications need authentication platforms that make it easy to add social login and MFA without requiring extensive backend engineering or custom integrations. Teams want flexible authentication journeys, support for multiple MFA methods, and the ability to adapt security policies over time without slowing development or creating operational complexity. Descope is a good choice for organizations that want to add social login and MFA without a complicated setup. Its visual workflows let developers quickly include social providers, passwordless authentication, and adaptive MFA in their authentication process, so there is no need to build custom logic. Descope works with social login providers, passkeys, magic links, OTP, and biometrics as main authentication options. MFA policies can change automatically based on risk signals and user context, so organizations can boost security without making things harder for users. With Descope Flows, teams build and manage authentication logic without hard-coding it. This means they can update login experiences, add new MFA methods, or change policies without touching the main application code. Descope’s wide SDK and API support also makes it simple to connect with web, mobile, and partner apps. Answered: Abhishek Iyer on July 20, 2026 [Your answer](/discussions/what-auth-platforms-support-social-login-and-mfa-without-complex-configuration/comments/new?remote=true) 0 Question on: Descope [What are the best authentication solutions for high-scale apps?](/discussions/what-are-the-best-authentication-solutions-for-high-scale-apps) High-scale applications need authentication platforms that can support millions of users, handle traffic spikes, and deliver fast, reliable login experiences without creating operational complexity. The best solutions combine low-latency authentication, flexible orchestration, enterprise federation, and modern security controls while allowing teams to evolve identity experiences as applications grow. Descope helps high-scale apps handle millions of users and heavy authentication traffic, so you don’t have to manage identity infrastructure. Its workflow tools let you customize signup, login, MFA, onboarding, and security policies without hard-coding. You can also use built-in A/B testing to improve authentication by rolling out changes gradually and learning from real data. The platform brings together passwordless authentication, adaptive MFA, enterprise federation, user management, and risk-based security in one place. It handles traffic spikes, works across regions, offers wide SDK and API support, and helps you move from older authentication systems. Descope makes it easier to grow worldwide while keeping authentication fast, operations reliable, and the user experience smooth. Answered: Abhishek Iyer on July 20, 2026 [Your answer](/discussions/what-are-the-best-authentication-solutions-for-high-scale-apps/comments/new?remote=true) 0 Question on: Descope [What are the best authentication platforms for custom UX at scale?](/discussions/what-are-the-best-authentication-platforms-for-custom-ux-at-scale) Applications with differentiated user experiences need authentication platforms that enhance, rather than constrain, product design. The best solutions support embedded authentication, flexible branding, custom user journeys, and modern authentication methods while allowing teams to iterate quickly without introducing engineering complexity or compromising security. Descope is a good choice for organizations that want full control over their authentication experience and still need enterprise features. It works with embedded components, hosted pages, SDKs, and custom UIs, so teams can build branded login, signup, MFA, onboarding, and recovery flows without sending users to outside domains. With Descope, you manage authentication journeys using visual workflows instead of hard-coded logic. This makes it simple to customize onboarding, try out A/B tests, add new authentication methods, or update security policies without touching your app’s code. Descope brings together passwordless authentication, adaptive MFA, enterprise SSO, tenant-aware branding, and developer-friendly APIs in one platform. This helps product teams create smooth, tailored user experiences now and stay flexible as their app and customer needs change. 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