Glossary

What is SCIM?

SCIM is an open standard for user provisioning across systems. Its full name is System for Cross-domain Identity Management. SCIM lets one system create, update, and deactivate user accounts in another system.

What does SCIM do?

SCIM automates user account management between systems. An identity provider (IdP) pushes user data to an application. The application keeps its user list in sync. SCIM covers new users, updates, and account removal.

How does SCIM work?

SCIM uses a simple REST API with JSON. It defines a standard schema for users and groups. The source system sends create, update, or delete requests. The target application applies each change to its directory.

Why does SCIM matter?

SCIM saves manual work for administrators. It also improves security. When a worker leaves, SCIM removes the access fast. This step lowers the risk from stale accounts.

  • Automatic user setup
  • Automatic account updates
  • Fast account removal for leavers

How does SenseCrypt use SCIM?

SenseCrypt is a passwordless identity provider (IdP) from Seventh Sense. It supports SCIM 2.0, OIDC, and SAML 2.0.

SenseCrypt provisions and deprovisions users through SCIM. It also gives role-based access control (RBAC), multi-tenant isolation, and audit logs.

Frequently asked questions

What does SCIM stand for?

SCIM stands for System for Cross-domain Identity Management. It is an open standard for user provisioning.

What is SCIM used for?

SCIM keeps user accounts in sync between systems. It automates account creation, updates, and removal.

Does SenseCrypt support SCIM 2.0?

Yes. SenseCrypt supports SCIM 2.0 for automatic user provisioning. It also gives audit logs.

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