Securing FHIR Servers with OAuth 2.0 and IAM
Securing FHIR Server with OAuth 2.0 using IAM - InterSystems
InterSystems demonstrated methods for securing FHIR servers by integrating OAuth 2.0 and Identity and Access Management (IAM).
Summary
This article details how to enhance the security of a FHIR server using InterSystems API Manager (IAM). By adhering to the OAuth 2.0 standard, IAM functions as an API gateway, enabling secure data access through authentication and authorization.
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Details
This technical guide explains how InterSystems API Manager (IAM) can be applied to secure a FHIR server. IAM acts not just as a tool, but as a centralized API management and security hub. Key aspects include the adoption of the OAuth 2.0 standard and the use of JSON Web Tokens (JWTs) for authentication and authorization. By defining access to the FHIR server via a proxy route and utilizing IAM plugins, incoming requests can be processed. This process involves verifying the signature of JWT tokens obtained from an external authorization server (e.g., Auth0). This mechanism allows applications to securely access protected FHIR resources. The guide also provides technical steps for developers, such as retrieving public keys from a JWKS endpoint using programming languages like Python, and converting them into formats usable by IAM. This knowledge is crucial for achieving data governance and interoperability in modern healthcare IT.
Technology Note
FHIR（Fast Healthcare Interoperability Resources）は医療データ交換の国際標準。このエントリの関連技術: FHIR
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