Application Manager overview
SecureAuth® Identity Platform provides single sign-on (SSO) access through Security Assertion Markup Language (SAML) to authenticate user access to the right resources (applications). Each application integrated with the Identity Provider results in the creation of an XML metadata file available for upload to your application (service provider). To identify and assert the user request for login access, digitally-signed XML documents are exchanged between the Identity Provider and the resource over a secure connection.
Use the Application Manager tool to select an application template from the library, then use the common components to customize each new application integration.
Depending on the SAML application, define how the connection type will be initiated:
- IdP-initiated
Login process starts at the Identity Platform, and upon successful authentication, it asserts the user to the resource.
- SP-initiated
Login process starts at the service provider / resource, then redirects the user to the Identity Platform for authentication. Upon successful authentication, it finally asserts the user back to the resource.
When you integrate an application resource, you choose the authentication policy (which includes the login workflow, adaptive authentication, and multi-factor methods), data stores, and configure the connection settings.
Prerequisites
Identity Platform version 19.07 or later
Active connection to data store to authenticate and allow user access to application integration
Service provider administrator account to configure the application to be integrated with the Identity Platform
Set up your global multi-factor authentication (MFA) methods before adding applications
Next steps
In the Identity Platform, go to the Application Manager and select an application template.