METHOD FOR PROVIDING AUTHORIZED ACCESS TO A SERVICE APPLICATION IN ORDER TO USE A PROTECTED RESOURCE OF AN END USER

摘要

The protected resource, typically an API, is exposed by endpoints of a plurality of administrative domains. The endpoints are previously unknown by said service application and the method further comprises:i. using an intermediate or global entity for: a) selecting one of said administrative domains based on flexible criteria (i.e. at least on the identity of said end user but also considering varying user or service preferences); andb) performing, said selected administrative domain, a secure authorization to grant access to said end user by means of an open protocol;andii. providing, said selected administrative domain to said service application, once performed said secure authorization, direct or proxy access to said user's protected resource via the endpoint established by said intermediate entity.