What is 'JSON web token' in SAP MFG-PCO - Plant Connectivity?

JSON web token - Overview

• Component: MFG-PCO

• Component Name: Plant Connectivity

• Description: An open standard that defines a compact and self-contained way for securely transmitting information between parties as a JSON object. In the context of the integration between Digital Manufacturing Cloud and a JSON Web Token is transferred when a Cloud service is called in PCo. It contains the information about the identity of the user and the user groups assigned to the user.

JSON web token - Details

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  Key Concepts: 
  JSON web token (JWT) is an open standard that defines a compact and self-contained way for securely transmitting information between parties as a JSON object. It is used to represent claims securely between two parties, such as an authorization server and a resource server. JWT is used in MFG-PCO Plant Connectivity to provide secure authentication and authorization for users.
  
  How to use it: 
  In MFG-PCO Plant Connectivity, JWT is used to authenticate users and authorize access to resources. When a user attempts to access a protected resource, the user must provide a valid JWT token. The token is then verified by the authorization server and if it is valid, the user is granted access to the resource.
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When using JWT in MFG-PCO Plant Connectivity, it is important to ensure that the tokens are kept secure and not shared with unauthorized users. Additionally, it is important to ensure that the tokens are regularly updated to prevent them from becoming outdated or compromised.
  
  Related Information: 
  JSON web tokens are also used in other applications such as OAuth 2.0 and OpenID Connect. Additionally, there are various libraries available for generating and validating JWT tokens in different programming languages.