What is Identity Gateway?

An Identity Gateway is a security component that acts as a gatekeeper for applications, intercepting all requests and authenticating and authorizing users before granting access. It centralizes identity management, improves security by enforcing consistent policies, and simplifies application development by offloading authentication and authorization responsibilities. Identity Gateways are commonly used in modern application architectures, particularly in microservices and cloud-native environments, to protect APIs and web applications.