SAML
What is SAML?
SAML, or Security Assertion Markup Language, is an open standard that enables cross-domain single sign-on. It's a process by which one system (the Service Provider) can trust the authentication performed by another system (the Identity Provider). Essentially, it allows users to authenticate once and then access multiple services without needing to re-enter their credentials for each individual service. MIDAS booking systems (v4.40 or later) offer seamless SSO support through authentication with SAML 2.0 Identity Providers. This allows users to be automatically signed in to the booking software whenever they access MIDAS through their web browser. The basic SAML authentication process is as follows...
User opens their browser and navigates to MIDAS
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The browser contacts the Identity Provider to check whether the user is already authenticated
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User Already Authenticated
The Identity Provider displays a sign-in screen, prompts for credentials, and authenticates
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User is seamlessly signed-in to MIDAS
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