A provider is a logical object in Devolutions PAM that represents and manages an external identity provider. It serves as the communication layer that orchestrates operations such as authentication requests, policy enforcement, and identity validation between Devolutions PAM and the external identity provider.
The provider controls and secures all interactions, ensuring that identity verification processes align with organizational policies and access control rules. This modular approach allows flexible and centralized identity management within Devolutions PAM.
Devolutions PAM supports three types of providers: managed, unmanaged, and AnyIdentity providers. Managed providers are fully integrated and maintained within Devolutions PAM, offering automation and policy control. Unmanaged providers require manual configuration and are typically used for simpler or legacy identity systems. AnyIdentity providers add versatility by enabling dynamic identity federation.