Can Davrods be used with SSO (SAML/OpenID Connect)

[holtgrewe]

Dear Davrods Developers,

is there a way for Davrods to interact with an SSO integration of iRODS, e.g. SAML/OpenID Connect?

I am not certain how that would work precisely but I could imagine that there are some challenges (and also I'm not certain how well iRODS plays here). I'm aware of this:

• https://irods.org/uploads/2020/Cacciari-SURF-Federated_Identity_Authentication-slides.pdf
• https://github.com/irods-contrib/irods_working_group_authentication

This looks like there are some roadblocks...

Have I answered my own question with "not yet"?

Is there any further insight that you could provide?

Best wishes,
Manuel

[tsmeele]

We have explored options for integration. WebDAV protocol is usually an exchange between machines, without user involvement, which limits the options for authentication. Suggestions are most welcome.