{"id":34695,"date":"2023-12-04T09:23:43","date_gmt":"2023-12-04T14:23:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jumpcloud.com\/?p=34695"},"modified":"2024-11-08T17:44:22","modified_gmt":"2024-11-08T22:44:22","slug":"aws-sso-google-cloud-identity","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/jumpcloud.com\/blog\/aws-sso-google-cloud-identity","title":{"rendered":"Google Cloud Identity vs. AWS IAM Identity Center"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

AWS IAM Identity Center<\/a> (formerly known as AWS SSO) and Google Cloud Identity<\/a> both work with identity providers (IdPs) to enable access to resources. Like many tools, their differences lie in the details, like how they grant access, which tools they work with, how much they cost, and other business-specific considerations. Further, since AWS and Google are both cloud service providers, each solution will work seamlessly in its own ecosystem, which could be a consideration factor for companies using one of these vendors for cloud services.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ultimately, the right choice depends on your unique needs and environment. Fortunately, it\u2019s possible to combine the two and reap the benefits of both. Read on to learn more about Google Cloud Identity, AWS IAM Identity Center, and how you can combine the two with JumpCloud. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Overview of AWS IAM Identity Center<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

AWS IAM Identity Center is an IAM solution that connects AWS users to a wide range of IT resources via single sign-on (SSO)<\/a>. These IT resources include various AWS services and third-party web applications. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Like many IDaaS solutions, AWS IAM Identity Center federates identities to resources using the Security Assertion Markup Language (SAML 2.0)<\/a> and provisions them using System for Cross-domain Identity Management (SCIM). It leverages a core IdP, which could be AWS Directory Service or a third-party IdP.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Overview of Google Cloud Identity<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Google Cloud Identity is an IAM and endpoint management platform. As Google puts it<\/a>, \u201cIt offers the identity services and endpoint administration that are available in Google Workspace as a stand-alone product.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Like AWS IAM Identity Center, it provides SSO with multi-factor authentication (MFA) for apps and infrastructure along with a library of connectors. It also leverages a core IdP, which can be either Google Cloud Platform or a third-party IdP. However, it differs from AWS IAM Identity Center in its device management capabilities: Google Cloud Identity extends its management to endpoints, whereas AWS IAM Identity Center maintains its sole focus on identities. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Google Cloud Identity supports SAML 2.0, OIDC, LDAP, and JIT provisioning. It also offers integrations with many other resources \u2014 here\u2019s the full list<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Comparing AWS IAM Identity Center and Google Cloud Identity <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

AWS and Google are both cloud service providers, so they\u2019ll each favor their own ecosystem. However, that doesn\u2019t mean they can\u2019t support resources outside of their own. Both providers use protocols like SAML, JIT, and OIDC to integrate with third-party applications, although each will differ slightly in which resources it supports. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are additional considerations to be aware of, like the service\u2019s availability in your region and each option\u2019s pricing and packaging. While both services have a free offering, for example, they can both be priced up for premium features. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Finally, Google Cloud Identity offers endpoint management, while AWS IAM Identity Center does not.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The following are some key considerations when weighing AWS IAM Identity Center and Google Cloud Identity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n