Definition
SAML (Security Assertion Markup Language) is an open standard for exchanging authentication and authorisation data between an identity provider (IdP) and a service provider (SP). SAML 2.0 (2005) is the dominant version and forms the basis for SSOSingle Sign-On - authentication mechanism allowing users to authenticate once and access multiple systems. in many enterprise environments. When a user logs in via Entra IDMicrosoft's cloud-based identity and access management platform - formerly known as Azure Active Directory (Azure AD). or Google WorkspaceGoogle's suite of productivity tools - Gmail, Docs, Drive, Meet and more. to access a SaaSSoftware as a Service - software delivered as subscription service over the internet. application, this typically occurs via SAML: the IdP verifies the identity and sends a signed XMLExtensible Markup Language - universal markup language for structured data, standard in Elhub's Ediel messages. assertion to the service provider. SAML is older and more complex than OAuth 2.0Industry standard for delegated authorisation - allows users to grant third-party applications controlled access without sharing passwords./OIDC, but remains widespread in the enterprise segment because it is deeply integrated into existing IAM infrastructure. For TvimenningOld Norse meaning 'two bound together' - one who solves a task shoulder to shoulder with another.'s customers, SAML means that SAMTYGDTvimenning platform for Elhub integration - handles all message types and processes to Elhub. can be configured with SSO against the customer's Entra ID - employees log in with their work account, no separate passwords required.