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SAML 2.0 Integration Guide
SAML 2.0 Integration GuideOverview
SAML 2.0, or Security Assertion Markup Language 2.0, is an open standard that enables cross-domain single sign-on (SSO). It's a process which allows one system (the Service Provider) to trust the authentication performed by another system (the Identity Provider). Essentially, it lets users authenticate once and then access multiple services without needing to re-enter their credentials.MIDAS room booking systems (v4.40 or later) offer seamless Single Sign-On (SSO) support through authentication with SAML 2.0 Identity Providers. This allows users to be automatically logged into the booking software whenever they access MIDAS through their web browser.
The basic process is as follows...
Stage 1
User opens their browser and navigates to MIDAS
User opens their browser and navigates to MIDAS
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Stage 2
The browser contacts the Identity Provider to check whether the user is already authenticated
The browser contacts the Identity Provider to check whether the user is already authenticated
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User Already Authenticated
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User Not Authenticated
The Identity Provider displays a sign-in screen, prompts for credentials, and authenticates
The Identity Provider displays a sign-in screen, prompts for credentials, and authenticates
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Stage 3
User is seamlessly signed-in to MIDAS
User is seamlessly signed-in to MIDAS
In order to be able to use the SAML 2.0 integration features offered by MIDAS, a number of prerequisites must first be met and configuration steps undertaken.