A Primer on B2B Authentication With Descope

Descope offers a comprehensive suite of authentication and user management tools tailored for B2B app developers, focusing on organizational authentication rather than individual users, which is typical in B2C scenarios. Key features include Single Sign-On (SSO) with support for OpenID Connect (OIDC) and Security Assertion Markup Language (SAML), risk-based multi-factor authentication (MFA), and fine-grained access control, all designed to address the complexity of B2B authentication needs. Descope's tenant-first approach facilitates efficient management of organizations as fundamental authentication units, providing flexibility through both manual and automated tenant onboarding processes. The platform is designed to save developer time by offering prebuilt UI components, drag-and-drop authentication options, and a wide range of authentication methods, including magic links, OAuth social logins, and passkeys. Emphasizing security and scalability, Descope supports SCIM provisioning, role-based access control (RBAC), and advanced session management, making it a robust solution for businesses seeking to streamline their B2B authentication processes.