Security Assertion Markup Language (SAML) is an XML-based standard used for exchanging identity, authentication, and authorization information between an Identity Provider (IdP) and a Service Provider (SP).
SAML is widely used for Single Sign-On (SSO) authentication in enterprise environments, allowing users to authenticate once with an identity provider and gain access to multiple applications without needing to log in again.
User Requests Access → The user tries to access a service (Service Provider).
Redirect to Identity Provider (IdP) → If not authenticated, the user is redirected to an IdP (e.g., Okta, Active Directory Federation Services).
User Authenticates with IdP → The IdP verifies user credentials.
SAML Assertion is Sent → The IdP generates a SAML assertion (XML-based token) containing authentication and authorization details.
Service Provider Grants Access → The service provider validates the SAML assertion and grants access.
How SAML Works:SAML is commonly used in IBM Cloud Pak for Integration (CP4I) v2021.2 to integrate with enterprise authentication systems for secure access control.
B. IAM SSO authentication → ❌ Incorrect
IAM (Identity and Access Management) supports SAML for SSO, but "IAM SSO authentication" is not a specific XML-based authentication standard.
C. IAM via XML → ❌ Incorrect
There is no authentication method called "IAM via XML." IBM IAM systems may use XML configurations, but IAM itself is not an XML-based authentication protocol.
D. Enterprise XML → ❌ Incorrect
"Enterprise XML" is not a standard authentication mechanism. While XML is used in many enterprise systems, it is not a dedicated authentication protocol like SAML.
Explanation of Incorrect Answers:
IBM Cloud Pak for Integration - SAML Authentication
Security Assertion Markup Language (SAML) Overview
IBM Identity and Access Management (IAM) Authentication
IBM Cloud Pak for Integration (CP4I) v2021.2 Administration References:
