Toptal strengthens authentication security for business software company.

A business software company lacking OAuth 2.0 and OIDC experience sought Toptal’s expertise to modernize its application architecture with a secure authentication system.

Client

A Norway-based business software company providing financial, legal, and HR solutions to over 1.4 million customers.

Employees

14,000+

Revenue

$2.1B

Industry

Technology

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Challenge

The company struggled to build a secure authentication system, encountering delays and inefficiencies due to a lack of expertise in OAuth 2.0, OIDC, and identity management. Its existing custom token solutions were outdated, creating confusion among team members.

Solution

Expertise-driven Engagement

Toptal assessed the company’s identity service, clarified immediate and long-term needs, and guided the team on best practices for implementing a secure authentication system through documentation and discussions.

Modernized Authentication

Toptal replaced legacy tokens with standardized JWT tokens, enhancing the security and efficiency of the identity service. Automated testing was implemented to ensure quality and prevent outages.

Outcome

Improved Security and Stability

The adoption of standard JWT tokens stabilized the company’s identity service, ensuring secure user authentication and reducing operational complexity. Automated testing further enhanced system reliability.

Future-ready Infrastructure

Toptal laid the foundation for future capabilities, enabling the integration of services like a payment card system, improved mobile app functionality, and a public API using standard grant types, positioning the company for long-term growth and scalability.

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