Claims-Based Identity
Noun · Security & Infosec
Definitions
An identity model where information about a user or entity is expressed as claims in tokens or assertions, and systems make decisions based on those claims. It is common in modern federated identity and single sign-on architectures.
In plain English: An identity approach where systems rely on signed claims about a user.
Example: "The platform moved to claims-based identity so downstream services could authorize on department and clearance claims without separate lookups."