Explaining Security Assertion Markup Language
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Security Assertion Markup Language or SAML in short, is an XML-based solution to specify authentication and authorization workflows in modern IT systems. The main application of SAML has to do with SSO or Federated Identity Management. It is being replaced by OpenID Connect, but still plays an important role in currently operated IT systems as of 2022.
SAML What, Why and How
This videoDonaldson, Mike (Nov 28, 2017). Intro to SAML: What, How and Why. local page: Ping Identity TV.
gives a short overview of the motivation of creating SAML.
This videoVMware End-User Computing, ed. (Dec 13, 2019). SAML 2.0: Technical Overview. local page: VMware End-User Computing.
presents a more technically detailed presentation of SAML 2.0.