Ping Access OAuth Client Configuration

I use the authorization code grant type to make the OAuth client ID in Ping Access, and I make sure that the refresh token option is turned on.

In most lab settings, Ping Access already gives you the client ID, client secret, and redirect URL. So, I focus on showing you how Ping Access connects these parts.

I often tell my Learners that once they understand why the authorization code flow exists, Ping Access is much easier.

Ping Access does all of these things in one place: secure authentication, issuing tokens, and enforcing policies.

Login in Ping Access with HTML and Certificate Adapters

I added a logo to the HTML adapter login screen to make it my own. Ping Access makes it easy for us to brand the authentication flow.

This helps Learners connect what they learn in Ping Access with real-life business situations.

I also work on the certificate adapter in Ping Access.

The certificate adapter is often already set up in Ping Access, but I explain how it works and why it matters.

Ping Access uses certificates to make sure that only the right people can log in, and I make sure that everyone knows how Ping Access checks certificates and trusts certificate authorities.

Building Authentication Policies in Ping Access

I use an extended property selector to make an authentication policy in Ping Access.

I make it clear that Ping Access checks the selector and then splits the flow into two parts based on whether the value is true or false.

This is where Ping Access really shines in terms of flexibility.

I pick the extended property selector in Ping Access and link it to the HTML form adapter.

If the condition is met, Ping Access sends the user down the right authentication path. Ping Access deals with failures in a polite way if they happen.

I always stress that Ping Access policies are easy to see but still very strong once you know how they work.

Implementing MFA Logic in Ping Access with Group-Based Rules

As we go deeper into Ping Access, I talk about rules that apply to groups.

I set up rules in Ping Access attributes from Ping Directory, like member of.

Ping Access checks to see if a user is part of a certain group. Depending on the answer, Ping Access decides if MFA is needed.

If the user is part of the group, Ping Access uses the certificate adapter to start MFA.

Ping Access lets a normal single-factor flow happen if the user is not in the group.

This part really helps Learners understand how Ping Access keeps things safe without making them less fun.

Testing OAuth and Certificate Flows in Ping Access

I always test everything in Ping Access after I set it up.

I use Postman sometimes and the OAuth playground other times, but the goal is always the same: to make sure that Ping Access works from start to finish.

Ping Access shows the login screen right away, which means that the adapters and policy are set up correctly.

For Ping Access to work, I need to upload trusted CA certificates to both the browser and the system trust store.

Ping Access won’t finish certificate-based authentication unless these certificates are trusted.

This useful step helps Learners understand how Ping Access works in real business settings.

Advanced Token Requests and Assertions in Ping Access

In more advanced examples with Ping Access, I show how to use assertions and private keys.

When I ask for a token in Ping Access, I send the client assertion value along with the request. Before giving out tokens, Ping Access checks this claim.

I make it clear that Ping Access needs parameters like client assertion and client assertion type in the token call.

Learners feel more confident about handling secure OAuth flows when they see Ping Access work correctly.

Ping Access Exam Structure

When I say Ping Access, I always connect it to real-life test situations because that’s where most Learners get confused.

From what I’ve seen with Ping Access, the exam structure is more about how things work in practice than in theory.

I remember clearly how the Ping Access questions were based on configuration instead of memorization. This helped me stay calm during the test.

I usually tell my Learners that the Ping Access tests don’t have any trick questions.

Ping Access wants you to know how things work in the real world.

When I took the test, the topics on Ping Access, like how to handle policies and reference IDs, came straight from my work experience, not from hard-to-find documents.

From what I saw, Ping Access puts a lot of importance on core setup tasks.

If you know how to use Ping Access and why each setting is there, half the stress goes away.

That’s why I always tell people to practice Ping Access settings over and over again instead of just reading notes.

Ping Access Topics

One thing I will say openly is that Ping Access is always changing.

Some Ping Access topics, like persistent grants and features related to storage, weren’t even on the syllabus when I first started studying.

Ping Access added these areas later, which surprised a lot of Learners.

Persistent grants and refresh token handling are now important in Ping Access.

I personally saw that Ping Access started to stress how grants are stored, whether they are stored internally or in databases outside of the company.

If you know why Ping Access made these changes, the subject becomes much easier.

I always tell my Learners that Ping Access clustering didn’t change much, but new features for access grants and policies came out slowly over time.

You won’t feel lost during the test if you keep up with Ping Access updates and practice them once.

Ping Access Exam Strategies

I started with the easiest Ping Access tasks because they get me quick marks.

If you’ve practiced clustering well, the first question on a Ping Access test is usually easy.

I lost my internet connection suddenly during my Ping Access exam. Ping Access even let me keep going when I logged back in.

I didn’t have much time left, so I set everything up quickly without testing it.

This is not something I would recommend when getting ready for Ping Access.

From that experience, I learned that Ping Access rewards being right.

You can already get a lot of the points if you answer the first two Ping Access questions correctly.

This is why I tell Learners to learn the basics of Ping Access settings before moving on to more difficult ones.

Ping Access Preparation Advice I Give to Learners

When Learners ask me how to get ready, I always tell them to start small with Ping Access.

First, learn about clustering, policies, and basic grants in Ping Access.

These areas alone can help you pass.

You can still do well on the Ping Access test even if you don’t know how to use the newer features.

Just make sure you do the other tasks correctly. I tell Learners that the way Ping Access tests are set up makes it so that hard work pays off.

I think it’s better to spend more time going over Ping Access settings than to put off the test.

Confidence comes naturally when you practice Ping Access regularly and know how each part works with the others.