SY0-501 · Question #24
SY0-501 Question #24: Real Exam Question with Answer & Explanation
The correct answer is A: Single sign-on. 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
Explanation
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.
Common mistakes.
- C. 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.
- D. 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.
- E. 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
Reference. https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/active-directory/develop/single-sign-on-saml-protocol
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