N10-009 · Question #137
Which of the following is an XML-based security concept that works by passing sensitve information about users, such as log-in information and attributes, to providers.
The correct answer is D. SAML. Security Assertion Markup Language (SAML) is an XML-based standard used for exchanging authentication and authorization data between parties, particularly between an identity provider (IdP) and a service provider (SP). SAML is commonly used in Single Sign-On (SSO) solutions to…
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Which of the following is an XML-based security concept that works by passing sensitve information about users, such as log-in information and attributes, to providers.
Options
- AIAM
- BMFA
- CRADIUS
- DSAML
How the community answered
(52 responses)- A4% (2)
- B6% (3)
- C2% (1)
- D88% (46)
Explanation
Security Assertion Markup Language (SAML) is an XML-based standard used for exchanging authentication and authorization data between parties, particularly between an identity provider (IdP) and a service provider (SP). SAML is commonly used in Single Sign-On (SSO) solutions to pass sensitive user information, such as login credentials and attributes, securely between the identity provider and the service provider. SAML (Security Assertion Markup Language): Facilitates web-based authentication and authorization, allowing users to access multiple services with a single set of credentials. XML-based: Uses XML to encode the authentication and authorization data, ensuring secure transmission of user information. Identity Federation: Enables secure sharing of identity information across different security domains, making it ideal for enterprise SSO solutions.
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