SSO Explained in 4 minutes - Single Sign On
Learn the key concepts of SSO (Single Sign-On) and how it works!
In short, Single Sign-On (SSO) allows users to access multiple systems with one set of credentials, reducing password fatigue and enhancing security. An SSO server manages authentication, acting as a master key. SSO simplifies user experience, supports complex passwords, and enables multi-factor authentication.
Examples of popular SSO solutions : Azure Entra ID, Okta, Ping Identity, OneLogin, and Google Cloud Identity Platform.
00:00 What is SSO (Single Sign-On)?
00:32 The benefits of SSO
01:12 How SSO works
02:45 Federated Identity, Connect ID & SAML, and security risks
04:35 What about IAM (Identity and Access Management) ?