SAML is the Security Assertion Markup Language.
SAML is a derivative of XML which is designed for the exchange of authentication and authorization data.
The purpose of SAML is to enable Single Sign-On for web applications.
SAML utilizes TLS to ensure the confidentiality of authentication and authorization data during transit.
SAML Standards
SAML is defined by the Organization for the Advancement of Structured Information Standards (OASIS).
| saml-conformance-2.0-os | Conformance Requirements |
| saml-core-2.0-os | Assertions and Protocols |
| saml-bindings-2.0-os | Bindings |
| saml-profiles-2.0-os | Profiles |
| saml-metadata-2.0-os | Metadata |
| saml-authn-context-2.0-os | Authentication Context |
| saml-sec-consider-2.0-os | Security and Privacy Considerations |
| saml-glossary-2.0-os | SAML Glossary |
SAML Alternatives
WS-Security is a SOAP-based protocol for sharing authentication and authorization information.
WS-Security was developed developed by IBM, Microsoft, and Verisign.
The WS-Security standard has now been transferred to OASIS for further development.
