Guide To Setting Up OpenID Connect For Enterprises
Security Boulevard, Wednesday, February 11th, 2026
Ever tried explaining XML signatures to a junior dev? I have, and honestly, the blank stare you get back is a pretty good indicator of why saml is losing ground. It's not that it doesn't work-it's just a massive, heavy beast that feels out of place in a world of mobile apps and sleek apis.
The shift toward OpenID Connect isn't just a trend; it's a survival tactic for engineering teams. According to a 2023 report by Okta, oidc usage has grown significantly as companies ditch the "bulky" nature of legacy systems.
> Dev Experience: oidc uses JSON and simple RESTful flows. Your team can actually read the tokens without a specialized parser or a headache.
> Mobile First: saml was built for browsers. oidc was built for everything-native mobile apps, single-page apps (SPAs), and even IoT devices.
> Granular Scopes: In healthcare or finance, you don't always want to share the whole user profile. oidc lets you ask for just an email or a specific permission with ease.