SAML 2.0 is supported

Description

Secure Assertion Markup Language (SAML) 2.0 is a standard for exchanging authentication and authorization data between an identity provider and a service provider, significantly simplifying login processes. In the context of Corporate Performance Management (CPM) software, SAML 2.0 support allows secure integration with various enterprise systems, including Single Sign-On (SSO) setup to streamline user access control.

Example Use Case

Scenario: An enterprise uses multiple software including CRM, ERP, and CPM, causing the employees to manage different login credentials. This not only leads to user inconvenience but also creates potential security risks.

Solution: With the CPM software's support for SAML 2.0, the business integrates with their existing identity provider supporting SSO. Consequently, employees can use a single set of credentials to access all integrated systems. This saves time and strengthens security by minimizing the risk of password breaches.

Considerations

Many vendors offer SAML 2.0 compliance has been around since the early 2000s and is support by all the major SSO software providers. In CPM, most mid-market and enterprise vendors offer some sort of support, but the setup process differs wildly. Some configure it quickly during initial setup, whereas others require such a long and custom process that most of their customers end up in not using it.

Questions to Ask a Vendor

• SAML 2.0 Support: Does your CPM software support SAML 2.0 for integration and SSO capabilities? If so, how do we set that up?
• Customer Stories: How many of your customers use an SSO platform to sign in to your tool? What kind of internal and external resources did that take to setup?
• User Management: How does integrating using SAML 2.0 affect user management, especially in terms of access control and provisioning?