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Main definitions of the Single Sign-On technology

Single Sign-On, SSO  – access control technology based on using a single resource for user authentication. Technology includes Single Sign-On, Single Sign-Off (Single Log Out) and Just-In-Time Provisioning methods.

Single Sign-On  – user can access multiple resources after signing in to any of them.

Single Sign-Off (Single Log Out) – a reverse method that restricts user’s access to the resources after a single log out operation on any of them.

Just-In-Time Provisioning  – automatic registration of user accounts in an application if no accounts exist for an authorized user.

Identity provider – a service that verifies user authenticity based in a contact directory or response from a specific service. The SAML 2.0 protocol support is implemented in the bpm’online. Any identity provider that supports this protocol is compatible.

Service Provider – a service or system accessed by the user.

Resource – the information that the user requests from the service provider.

User Agent – user environment, browser or other client application on the user’s device.

Authentication – the process of verifying user’s identity.

Authorization – the process of checking permissions for an action or operation.

Federated SSO – authentication system where the service provider redirects users to the identity provider without receiving any user data.

See also

Examples of using Single Sign-On technology

Single Sign-On setup

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