IBM Cloud Identity

IBM Security Verify is IBM’s cloud IDaaS for workforce/external SSO, MFA, adaptive access, and lifecycle automation. It acts as a SAML 2.0 and OpenID Connect/OAuth 2.0 IdP, supports FIDO2/WebAuthn authenticators, offers SCIM 2.0 provisioning (inbound and outbound), and exposes APIs for automation. IBM Cloud Identity was renamed to IBM Security Verify on June 12, 2020.

Key Capabilities

  • Standards-based SSO: Acts as SAML 2.0 and OIDC/OAuth 2.0 IdP for SaaS and custom apps; admin guides cover both protocols.

  • Adaptive access & risk: Policy engine uses contextual/risk signals (user, device, activity, environment, behavior) to allow, block, or MFA challenge.

  • Passkeys / FIDO2: Built-in FIDO2/WebAuthn support for phishing-resistant authentication.

  • Provisioning (SCIM 2.0): Supports inbound SCIM (e.g., HR/IdP to Verify) and outbound SCIM to target apps; generic SCIM connector available.

  • APIs & automation: “API-first” docs for managing users, apps, MFA transactions, and more; public API references available.

Limitations

  • Product boundary: Verify is SaaS access management; on-premises gateway/legacy app patterns are handled by IBM Security Verify Access (separate product).

  • Advanced OAuth profiles: Public docs emphasize core OAuth/OIDC; not enough public information to confirm support for PAR, DPoP, or mTLS-bound tokens.

  • SLA specifics: IBM provides general IBM Cloud SLA terms; a Verify-specific uptime % is not stated.

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