ELI5: SAML

Security Assertion Markup Language (SAML) is an enterprise single sign-on standard that lets employees authenticate once through an identity provider, such as Okta, Azure AD, Google, or JumpCloud, and then access integrated applications including Jira, Salesforce, and Zendesk without repeatedly entering credentials. It connects identity providers, which manage employee identities and access, with service providers, which deliver applications, improving user convenience while helping companies centralize onboarding and offboarding, reduce access-management errors, and encourage stronger password practices. Because many large enterprises require SAML support from software vendors, it is often essential for B2B providers seeking enterprise customers. Implementing SAML internally can be complex, time-consuming, and security-sensitive due to differing identity-provider configurations and ongoing maintenance needs, so the text suggests that many companies may prefer a specialized provider. It presents PropelAuth as a self-service SAML option with guided customer setup, support for major and emerging identity providers, ongoing assistance, and pricing intended to make SAML more accessible to growing businesses.

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