SAML Glossary
This article provides definitions for terms related to SAML Single Sign-On (SSO) authentication.
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Administrator | The person responsible for setting up the SAML integration. The administrator is also responsible for granting access to users. |
| Assertion Consumer Service (ACS) URL | The endpoint where SAML responses are posted. Often referred to as the SSO URL. |
| Attributes | Information that identifies a user. |
| Entity ID (Audience URI) | A globally unique name for an IdP or SP. |
| Identity Provider (IdP) | A service responsible for managing identities and access control. |
| Name ID | A value that identifies a named user. |
| SAML Metadata | An XML file that contains the configuration settings required for integrating the IdP with RiskOS™. |
| SAML Response | Contains the SAML assertion that tells RiskOS™ that a user is signed in. Also includes user attributes for the specified user. |
| Service Provider (SP) | A service providing features the user needs. In this case, the SP is the RiskOS™. |
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