Security Assertion Markup Language (SAML) is an open standard for exchanging authentication and authorization data between parties, particularly between an identity provider (IdP) and a service provider (SP). SAML is XML-based and is commonly used to enable Single Sign-On (SSO), allowing users to access multiple applications with one set of credentials. In a typical SAML workflow, when a user tries to access a service, the service provider requests authentication from the identity provider. The IdP authenticates the user and sends a SAML assertion to the SP, confirming the user's identity and access rights. SAML is widely used in enterprise environments to streamline user authentication processes and enhance security by centralizing identity management.
