What's new in SCIM 2.0: Pagination, events, and device schema
Blog post from WorkOS
SCIM (System for Cross-domain Identity Management) has recently undergone significant updates with the release of three new RFCs aimed at addressing existing limitations in large-scale implementations. RFC 9865 introduces cursor-based pagination to improve performance and stability over the traditional offset pagination when syncing large directories, by using a token system that directly points to the correct data, eliminating offset issues. RFC 9967 defines a standard for representing SCIM lifecycle changes using Security Event Tokens, promoting interoperability among identity providers by standardizing event delivery, which has previously been inconsistent due to varying webhook implementations. RFC 9944 introduces a device schema extension, allowing for the standardized representation of managed devices within SCIM, which is particularly relevant for MDM and UEM vendors dealing with conditional access policies. While these updates do not immediately necessitate changes for all users, they are crucial for those handling large-scale directory syncs or needing robust device management. The advancements reflect the evolving nature of SCIM, requiring developers to stay informed of such updates, particularly if managing SCIM endpoints in-house, though services like WorkOS Directory Sync offer a way to handle these changes efficiently.
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