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SAML, OAuth, or OIDC: How to choose the right protocol

calendar_today July 20, 2026 person duo@duo.com (Cisco Duo) domain duo-security

Choosing the right authentication protocol depends on your applications, your user types, and the protocols supported by your identity provider. This article considers these three main factors, and others, explaining how modern organizations deploy protocols, their best use cases, and common security risks introduced during configuration. Most organizations use more than one protocol.

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