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IdP (Identity Provider): A web-based system that can authenticate a user on behalf of another system called a SP (for Service Provider).

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• Stefan Rasmusson: "SAML 2.0; Designing Secure Identity Federation"

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Very Basic Overview

IdP (Identity Provider): A web-based system that can authenticate a user on behalf of another system called a SP (for Service Provider).

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