Security Token Service

Universal Security Token Service for Multi-Cloud

Exchange, transform, and broker identities across any domain. WSO2 STS provides the high-performance token engine needed to secure microservices, APIs, and AI agents.

Specialized token engine for IAM-first security

WSO2 STS acts as the central trust anchor, translating between legacy and modern protocols to secure microservices and autonomous AI agent workflows.

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Native token exchange for microservices security

Swap external tokens for scoped, short-lived internal credentials. Enable secure service-to-service communication without compromising on user privacy or speed.

Bridge legacy protocols with modern standards

Seamlessly translate between SAML, WS-Trust, and OIDC. Modernize your infrastructure by connecting legacy SOAP services to high-speed, JWT-based cloud applications.

Vendor-agnostic trust across identity silos

Act as the central trust anchor between Okta, Microsoft Entra, and Ping. Use WSO2 STS to harmonize identities across disparate vendors and multi-cloud environments.

Granular logic for dynamic token enrichment

Inject custom business logic into every token. Use our scripting engine to map, mask, or transform claims dynamically based on real-time risk and user context.

Secure handshakes for AI agents and MCP hosts

Provide the mandatory security layer for MCP. Issue and validate the specialized tokens required for AI agents to access secure enterprise data and resources.

The proven key manager for WSO2 API Manager

Leverage the same battle-tested STS that powers global API ecosystems. Handle massive request volumes with sub-millisecond token validation and issuance cycles.

Advanced token security for every interaction

Accept identities from any OIDC or SAML provider and issue a unified internal token. Simplify developer workflows by providing one single integration point.

Use WSO2 STS as a transparent bridge. Allow legacy apps using WS-Trust to interact with modern APIs, extending the life and security of your core investments.

Create and update user profiles on the fly during the token exchange process. Reduce administrative overhead by leveraging real-time data from external IdPs.

Fully customize JWT headers, payloads, and signatures. Meet strict security requirements with support for encrypted tokens (JWE) and specialized claim formats.

Power your API gateway with a robust Key Manager. Support dynamic client registration and complex OAuth 2.0 flows to protect high-traffic digital interfaces.

Go beyond service accounts by treating AI agents as unique identities. Manage their lifecycle, permissions, and audit trails within your IAM framework.
Specialized solutions for the enterprise

Secure AI transactions with token orchestration

Precision access control for agentic actions

Issue short-lived tokens that limit an AI agent to specific tasks. Ensure that even if an agent is compromised, its access is restricted to a narrow, safe scope.

Trusted identity flow via MCP

Propagate human user context safely to LLMs. Use WSO2 STS to ensure that AI-driven data retrievals respect the original user's underlying permissions and privacy.

Dynamic trust for distributed AI workloads

Enable AI agents to securely call multiple downstream APIs. Our STS automates the complex token swaps required for agents to navigate multi-service environments.

Industry recognition

G2 2025 Award Winner

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