Description

Shibboleth is an Internet-based open source software package that provides single sign-on (SSO) authentication and authorization services. It allows users to access multiple web applications and services with a single username and password, often referred to as a "federated identity". Shibboleth is based on SAML (Security Assertion Markup Language) protocol and is used to integrate different web-based applications and services into a single unified system. Shibboleth is commonly used among universities, research organizations, and other institutions to securely manage access to web-based services. It is also used to enable secure access to distributed resources such as cloud computing, distributed storage, and distributed computing. Shibboleth offers superior security and privacy protection compared to other SSO solutions. It also provides increased control over user access and authentication, making it ideal for organizations that have to meet stringent security and privacy requirements.

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