Azure Active Directory (Azure AD)
Azure Active Directory (Azure AD) is a cloud-based identity and access management service. It provides single sign-on and multi-factor authentication …
Single sign-on is an authentication method that allows users to sign in using one set of credentials to multiple independent software systems. Using SSO means a user doesn’t have to sign in to every application they use. With SSO, users can access all needed applications without being required to authenticate using different credentials.
There are two types of SSO:
- Federated SSO - Users authenticate with a trusted identity provider (IdP) such as Azure Active Directory (Azure AD) or Azure AD B2C. The IdP then provides access to the application.
- Non-federated SSO - Users authenticate with the application directly. The application then provides access to the application.