Tech Insight - Federated Authentication Service for Citrix Workspace
Citrix Workspace provides organizations with a choice in selecting a primary identity provider. But when a resource expects Active Directory credentials, like Windows desktops, users are required to enter Active Directory-based information, leading to multiple accounts, passwords and authentication challenges.
To improve the user experience, the Federated Authentication Service utilizes virtual smart cards to provide single sign-on to Windows-based virtual apps and desktops, helping to improve the authentication experience.