🚀 [VISION - Not MVP] Enterprise SSO & Advanced Authentication¶
Timeline: Year 2, triggered by enterprise deals Current Status: Concept only Warning: Do not implement during MVP phase
Overview¶
Enterprise-grade authentication supporting SAML 2.0, OAuth 2.0, and advanced security features beyond MVP's Kinde Auth.
Evolution from MVP¶
MVP (Current)¶
- Kinde Auth (simple, fast)
- Email/password + social login
- Basic MFA support
- Single tenant per org
Vision (Future)¶
- SAML 2.0 for enterprise
- Advanced RBAC/ABAC
- Multi-tenant hierarchies
- Compliance certifications
Enterprise SSO Features¶
1. SAML 2.0 Integration¶
2. Advanced RBAC¶
- Dynamic role creation
- Attribute-based access
- Delegation workflows
- Audit requirements
3. Compliance Features¶
- Session recording
- Privileged access management
- Anomaly detection
- Forensic logging
Technical Requirements¶
Infrastructure¶
- SAML service provider
- Certificate management
- Session management
- High availability
Security¶
- SOC 2 Type II
- ISO 27001
- PCI compliance
- Penetration testing
Implementation Considerations¶
Why Not MVP?¶
- Complexity: Months to implement properly
- Cost: Certification expensive
- Market: SMBs don't require
- Support: Needs dedicated team
Evolution Triggers¶
- First enterprise deal (>$50k ARR)
- Security audit requirement
- Compliance mandate
- Competitive pressure
Resource Requirements¶
- Development: 6 months
- Certification: 3-6 months
- Team: Security engineer required
- Cost: $100k+ for certifications
Migration Path¶
From Kinde to Enterprise¶
- Maintain Kinde for SMB
- Add SAML layer
- Gradual migration
- Dual support period
Data Considerations¶
- User migration scripts
- Permission mapping
- Audit trail preservation
- Zero downtime migration
Business Impact¶
Revenue Enablement¶
- Enterprise deals possible
- Higher ACVs ($50k+)
- Reduced sales friction
- Compliance checkbox
Cost Structure¶
- Higher infrastructure costs
- Certification maintenance
- Security team required
- Insurance premiums
Success Metrics¶
- Enterprise deals closed
- Authentication uptime: 99.99%
- Security incidents: 0
- Compliance audits passed
Alternative Approach¶
Consider authentication middleware:
- Auth0 Enterprise
- Okta for Startups
- AWS Cognito Enterprise
Trade-offs:
- Higher cost but faster
- Less control but certified
- Vendor lock-in risk
Decision Point¶
Implement when:
- Enterprise pipeline >$500k
- Team has security expertise
- Funding supports overhead
- Market demands it
Remember: Enterprise features are a different business. Don't add complexity until the revenue justifies it.