Claims-Based Identity

Noun · Security & Infosec

Definitions

  1. 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."

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