SSO explained: How single sign-on improves security and the user experience

SSO explained: How single sign-on improves security and the user experience

What is SSO?


Single sign-on (SSO) is a centralized session and user authentication service in which one set of login credentials can be used to access multiple applications. Its beauty is in its simplicity; the service authenticates you on one designated platform, enabling you to then use a plethora of services without having to log in and out each time.

Implemented correctly, SSO can be great for productivity, IT monitoring and management, and security control. With one security token (a username and password pair), an administrator can enable and disable user access to multiple systems, platforms, apps, and other resources. SSO also reduces the risk of lost, forgotten or weak passwords.

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