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SAML

Security Assertion Markup Language

Definition

SAML is an XML-based standard for exchanging authentication and authorization data between identity providers and service providers. It's widely used in enterprise SSO deployments, allowing employees to access multiple SaaS applications with a single set of corporate credentials.

SAML assertions carry identity claims, attributes, and authorization decisions.


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