SSO

Single sign-on

SSO stands for single sign-on, a system that lets users access multiple applications or services with one set of login credentials.

Rather than maintaining separate passwords for each platform, you authenticate once and gain access to everything connected to that system: The company implemented SSO so employees could access email, HR tools, and project management with one login.

SSO simplifies user experience while centralizing security management.

authentication

login

Authentication act or screen

password · biometrics · 2FA · MFA · authenticator · token · certificate · OAuth · LDAP · PIN

access

portal

Imposing entrance or gate

provisioning · permissions · authorization · privileges · federation · onboarding · role-based · entitlements

protocols

OAuth

Token-based authorization standard

  • LDAPDirectory information access standard
  • assertionConfident statement of fact
  • redirectSend in new direction

callback · claims · scopes

convenience

one-click

Purchase with single action

centralized · time-saving · user-friendly · simplified · auto-login · frictionless

security

compliance

Adhering to requirements

Categories
Opposites
authentication consolidation

SSOpassword fatigue

Weariness from managing logins

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