Scaling Identity for Global SASE with Keycloak

Learn how to scale identity management for global Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) deployments using Keycloak in this conference talk from Conf42 Kube Native 2025. Explore the fundamental challenges of implementing identity solutions across distributed SASE architectures and discover why traditional approaches fall short in global deployments. Examine the regional hub model as a strategic approach to managing identity at scale, understanding how it addresses latency, compliance, and operational complexity issues. Discover why Keycloak emerges as the ideal open-source identity and access management solution for SASE environments, including its federation capabilities, scalability features, and cloud-native architecture. Dive into the practical aspects of designing a regional hub architecture that leverages Keycloak's strengths while addressing the unique requirements of global SASE deployments. Understand the automation strategies and tooling necessary to manage multiple Keycloak instances across regions, including configuration management, user synchronization, and policy enforcement. Learn about common implementation challenges such as cross-region federation, data sovereignty requirements, and disaster recovery planning, along with proven solutions and best practices. Gain insights into monitoring, troubleshooting, and maintaining a distributed Keycloak deployment that supports enterprise-scale SASE implementations across multiple geographic regions.