Single Sign-On
Paraview Single Sign-On product significantly increases organization productivity, enhances security, and reduces IT costs and support burden.
Key Functions
Centralized Authentication
Allow users to access multiple applications or services with one set of login credentials (username and password). Simplify the user experience by reducing the need to remember multiple passwords and login procedures, and enhance security by centralizing authentication processes.
Federation and Identity Management
Support identity federation and allow users to access resources across different domains or organizations with a single set of credentials. Manages user identities across various systems and applications through standards like SAML or OAuth. Facilitate seamless access to resources in hybrid cloud environments, partner ecosystems, or multi-organizational setups.
Access Control and Policy Enforcement
Integrate with access control systems to enforce policies that determine which users can access specific applications or resources. Ensure that users have appropriate access permissions with Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), supporting the principle of least privilege and improving security.
Single Logout (SLO)
Allow users to log out of all connected applications or services simultaneously when they sign out from one. It is crucial for ensuring that sessions are terminated across all platforms, reducing the risk of unauthorized access if a user forgets to log out from multiple applications.
Centralized Authentication
Allow users to access multiple applications or services with one set of login credentials (username and password). Simplify the user experience by reducing the need to remember multiple passwords and login procedures, and enhance security by centralizing authentication processes.
Federation and Identity Management
Support identity federation and allow users to access resources across different domains or organizations with a single set of credentials. Manages user identities across various systems and applications through standards like SAML or OAuth. Facilitate seamless access to resources in hybrid cloud environments, partner ecosystems, or multi-organizational setups.
Access Control and Policy Enforcement
Integrate with access control systems to enforce policies that determine which users can access specific applications or resources. Ensure that users have appropriate access permissions with Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), supporting the principle of least privilege and improving security.
Single Logout (SLO)
Allow users to log out of all connected applications or services simultaneously when they sign out from one. It is crucial for ensuring that sessions are terminated across all platforms, reducing the risk of unauthorized access if a user forgets to log out from multiple applications.
Centralized Authentication
Allow users to access multiple applications or services with one set of login credentials (username and password). Simplify the user experience by reducing the need to remember multiple passwords and login procedures, and enhance security by centralizing authentication processes.
Federation and Identity Management
Support identity federation and allow users to access resources across different domains or organizations with a single set of credentials. Manages user identities across various systems and applications through standards like SAML or OAuth. Facilitate seamless access to resources in hybrid cloud environments, partner ecosystems, or multi-organizational setups.
Access Control and Policy Enforcement
Integrate with access control systems to enforce policies that determine which users can access specific applications or resources. Ensure that users have appropriate access permissions with Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), supporting the principle of least privilege and improving security.
Single Logout (SLO)
Allow users to log out of all connected applications or services simultaneously when they sign out from one. It is crucial for ensuring that sessions are terminated across all platforms, reducing the risk of unauthorized access if a user forgets to log out from multiple applications.
Product Technology Features
SSO systems often rely on standards-based protocols such as SAML (Security Assertion Markup Language), OAuth, and OpenID Connect to securely transmit authentication and authorization data between identity providers and service providers.These protocols ensure secure, interoperable communication across different platforms and services, enabling seamless integration with various applications and systems.
The Identity Provider (IdP) is the central component of an SSO system that authenticates users and provides tokens or assertions that verify their identity to connected applications.The IdP is critical for managing user identities and authentication across multiple applications, providing a single point of control and simplifying user management.
SSO systems use tokens (such as JWT - JSON Web Tokens) to manage user sessions after authentication. These tokens are issued by the Identity Provider and are used by applications to validate a user’s identity without re-authenticating.Token-based authentication allows secure, stateless sessions that can be easily managed and revoked, enhancing security and scalability.
SSO integrates with directory services like LDAP (Lightweight Directory Access Protocol) or Microsoft Active Directory to manage and authenticate users based on their organizational credentials.This integration ensures that SSO systems can leverage existing user directories, providing a seamless and consistent user experience while maintaining centralized control over user accounts and access rights.
Use Cases
Use Cases
Enterprise Application Access
A large corporation with numerous internal applications (e.g., HR, CRM, ERP, financial systems) needs to streamline access for employees while enhancing security.
- Employees authenticate through the SSO portal using their credentials (e.g., via Active Directory integration).
- Upon successful authentication, employees gain access to all authorized applications without logging in separately to each one.
- Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) is integrated into the SSO process for sensitive applications, providing an additional security layer.
- Simplifies the user experience by reducing the number of logins required, increases productivity, and enhances security through centralized access control and MFA.
Customer Portal Integration
An organization offers multiple online services to its customers (e.g., banking, insurance, and investment platforms) and wants to provide a seamless login experience.
- Customers create a single account and use it to log in to the organization’s customer portal, which serves as a gateway to all the services.
- SSO ensures that after logging in, customers can navigate between different services without having to re-enter their credentials.
- SSO is implemented using OpenID Connect, enabling integration with third-party services that customers may use.
- Enhances customer experience by providing seamless access to multiple services, reduces the likelihood of login fatigue, and strengthens security by centralizing authentication.
Partner and Vendor Access Management
A company collaborates with various external partners and vendors who need access to specific internal resources or applications.
- Allow partners and vendors to authenticate with their own organization’s credentials.
- Access is controlled through federated identity management, where the partner organization’s Identity Provider (IdP) issues tokens or assertions that are recognized by the company’s SSO system.
- Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) is enforced to ensure that external users only access the resources they are authorized to use.
- Streamlines access for external partners and vendors while maintaining security and control over internal resources, reducing administrative overhead and ensuring compliance with access policies.
Business Benefits
Increased Productivity
SSO reduces the time that employees log into multiple applications by enabling them to access all necessary tools and resources with a single set of credentials. With easier access to applications, employees can focus more on their tasks, leading to improve efficiency and productivity.
Enhanced Security
By centralizing authentication and enforcing consistent security policies across all applications, SSO strengthens the security posture of an organization. Enhanced security reduces the risk of data breaches and unauthorized access, protecting sensitive business information and maintaining customer trust. A strong security foundation also helps in achieving compliance with industry regulations, avoiding potential fines and legal issues.
Reduced IT Costs and Support Burden
SSO decreases the number of password-related help desk requests, such as password resets, which are a common and time-consuming issue for IT support teams. This lowers IT support costs and frees up IT resources to focus on more strategic initiatives. Additionally, streamlined user management through SSO can lead to lower administrative overhead, further reducing operational costs.
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