Elasticsearch Service enhances its security features by integrating Security Assertion Markup Language (SAML) and multi-factor authentication to provide robust identity management and secure access. SAML, now supported from version 6.4 and above, allows for seamless integration with external identity providers, simplifying user management and enabling a single sign-on experience across applications. This feature eases administrative tasks like employee onboarding and enhances security by delegating authentication responsibilities. Additionally, Elasticsearch Service now supports multi-factor authentication, offering options such as Google Authenticator or SMS as a secondary authentication layer, which addresses frequent security breaches involving user credentials by requiring short-lived tokens. These enhancements are available to all Elastic Cloud subscriptions, and users can explore these features with a 14-day free trial of the Elasticsearch Service.