Advanced – Security Testing
OpenID Connect – ISTQB Definition
Last Updated: July 12, 2026 · SoftwareTestPilot QA Team
Official ISTQB Definition
An identity layer built on OAuth 2.0 that allows clients to verify the identity of an end user and obtain basic profile info.
In simple words
OAuth plus a standardized way to know who the user is.
Exam tip
OIDC uses ID tokens (JWTs) in addition to OAuth access tokens.
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