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SSO – SAML

SAML (Security Assertion Markup Language) is a standards-based SSO protocol that allows WebSphere Application Server to trust an external Identity Provider (IdP) for user authentication. Instead of WebSphere collecting user credentials directly, the IdP authenticates the user and sends a SAML assertion that WebSphere uses to establish identity and access.

In WebSphere, SAML Web Single Sign-On is commonly configured through the SAML TAI (Trust Association Interceptor). This is useful when integrating WebSphere applications with enterprise SSO platforms for centralized authentication and federated identity management.

Valuable Resources

Configuring SAML Web SSO in WebSphere Application Server – IBM Support

SAML Web Single Sign-On TAI custom properties – IBM Documentation

Enabling the SAML Web Single Sign-On feature – IBM Documentation

SAML Web Single Sign-On (users/admin overview) – IBM Documentation

SAML single sign-on scenarios, features, and limitations – IBM Documentation