cidaas key facts
Last updated- Legal entity
- Widas ID GmbH
- Headquarters
- Germany (DE)
- Ownership
- Part of WidasConcepts Group
- Founded
- 1997
- Data hosting
- Germany
- Infrastructure
- Widas Cloud (Proprietary Data Center)
- Deployment
- SaaS
- Open source
- No
- US Cloud Act exposure
- Low (no US parent)
- Certifications
- eIDAS-compliant identity verification
- Replaces
- Okta, Auth0 (Okta), Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD), Ping Identity, ForgeRock, Firebase Authentication
About cidaas
cidaas is a comprehensive European Identity and Access Management (IAM) and Customer IAM (CIAM) solution developed by Widas ID GmbH. Based in Germany, the platform provides a secure and scalable environment for managing digital identities across various channels, applications, and devices. It emphasizes 'Software Made in Germany' standards, ensuring that all development and data processing occur within German borders to provide maximum data sovereignty and GDPR compliance. The platform is designed for both B2B and B2C use cases, offering advanced features such as passwordless authentication, multi-factor authentication, and integrated consent management. It stands out for its eIDAS-compliant identity verification and its ability to bridge digital and physical identities through 'Real World Identification'. Recognized by analysts like KuppingerCole as a leader in innovation and product excellence, cidaas serves as a critical infrastructure component for enterprises seeking to reduce reliance on non-European identity providers while maintaining high security and user experience standards.
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