Description

Security Assertion Markup Language (SAML) is an open standard for exchanging authentication and authorization data between parties, particularly between an identity provider and a service provider.

Features

• Single Sign-On (SSO): Enables users to authenticate once and gain access to multiple systems.
• Interoperability: Works across various platforms and domains.
• XML-Based: Utilizes XML for message encoding, ensuring robust data structure.
• Federated Identity: Facilitates identity federation across organizational boundaries.

Limitations

• Complexity: Implementation and configuration can be intricate.
• Performance Overhead: XML-based processing can introduce latency.
• Dependency: Relies on both identity providers and service providers being correctly configured.

Use Cases

• Enterprise SSO: Streamlines user access to corporate applications and services.
• B2B Integrations: Enables secure and seamless authentication across business partners.
• Educational Institutions: Allows students and staff to access multiple educational platforms with a single login.

Renewal

When SAML is renewed, the security tokens and certificates used for authentication are updated, ensuring continued secure communication between identity providers and service providers. This process involves generating new keys and updating metadata configurations on both sides to prevent disruptions in authentication services.

Removal