What is SAML?
An XML-based standard for exchanging authentication data between an identity provider and an application.
Why It Matters
SAML enables single sign-on for enterprise applications and is widely used in corporate environments.
Real-World Example
Using your company's Active Directory credentials to log into Salesforce via SAML.
“Understanding terms like SAML matters because it helps you have better conversations with developers and make smarter decisions about your software. You do not need to be technical. You just need to know enough to ask the right questions.”
Related Terms
SSO (Single Sign-On)
A system that lets users log in once and access multiple applications without signing in again.
OpenID Connect
A modern authentication standard built on top of OAuth that verifies user identity.
OAuth
A standard that lets you log into apps using your existing accounts from Google, Facebook, or other providers
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Related Terms
OAuth
A standard that lets you log into apps using your existing accounts from Google, Facebook, or other providers
SSO (Single Sign-On)
A system that lets users log in once and access multiple applications without signing in again.
OpenID Connect
A modern authentication standard built on top of OAuth that verifies user identity.
Authentication
The process of verifying who someone is, usually through a username and password
Authorisation
Determining what actions or data a verified user is allowed to access
JWT (JSON Web Token)
A secure digital pass that proves who you are without needing to check the database every time