SY0-501 · Question #24
Which of the following technologies employ the use of SAML? (Select TWO).
The correct answer is A. Single sign-on B. Federation. SAML (Security Assertion Markup Language) is an XML-based standard specifically designed for exchanging authentication and authorization data, primarily used to enable single sign-on and identity federation across different security domains.
Question
Which of the following technologies employ the use of SAML? (Select TWO).
Options
- ASingle sign-on
- BFederation
- CLDAP
- DSecure token
- ERADIUS
How the community answered
(42 responses)- A71% (30)
- C5% (2)
- D14% (6)
- E10% (4)
Why each option
SAML (Security Assertion Markup Language) is an XML-based standard specifically designed for exchanging authentication and authorization data, primarily used to enable single sign-on and identity federation across different security domains.
SAML is a foundational protocol for implementing Single Sign-On (SSO) systems, allowing users to authenticate once with an identity provider and gain access to multiple service providers without re-entering credentials.
SAML is extensively used in identity federation to establish trust between distinct security domains, enabling users authenticated in one domain to access resources in another without needing separate accounts.
LDAP is a directory access protocol used to query and modify directory services, which is distinct from SAML's role as an authentication/authorization exchange protocol.
SAML itself is a form of secure token (an XML-based assertion), so 'Secure token' is a broader category, not a technology that specifically employs SAML.
RADIUS is an AAA protocol primarily used for network access control (e.g., VPN, Wi-Fi), serving a different purpose than SAML's web-based identity federation and SSO.
Concept tested: SAML applications: Single Sign-On and Federation
Source: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/active-directory/develop/single-sign-on-saml-protocol
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