What is 'attester system' in SAP BC-ESI - Enterprise Service Infrastructure?

attester system - Overview

• Component: BC-ESI

• Component Name: Enterprise Service Infrastructure

• Description: System which vouches for the correctness of a SAML assertion. A SAML assertion can only be regarded as valid if the attester has signed it.

attester system - Details

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  Key Concepts: 
  Attester system is a component of the SAP Enterprise Service Infrastructure (BC-ESI). It is responsible for providing secure authentication and authorization services for users and applications. It is based on the X.509 standard and provides a secure way to authenticate users and applications. 
  
  How to use it: 
  The attester system is used to authenticate users and applications when they access SAP systems. It uses the X.509 standard to securely authenticate users and applications. The attester system also provides authorization services, which allow users and applications to access specific resources within the SAP system. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When using the attester system, it is important to ensure that the authentication and authorization services are properly configured. This will ensure that only authorized users and applications can access the SAP system. Additionally, it is important to keep the attester system up-to-date with the latest security patches and updates. 
  
  Related Information: 
  The attester system is part of the SAP Enterprise Service Infrastructure (BC-ESI). For more information about BC-ESI, please refer to the official SAP documentation. Additionally, there are many online resources available that provide detailed information about how to configure and use the attester system.