What is 'security token service' in SAP BC-ESI - Enterprise Service Infrastructure?

security token service - Overview

• Component: BC-ESI

• Component Name: Enterprise Service Infrastructure

• Description: Entity that creates, maintains, and manages identity information for users and provides, on request from trusted Web service consumers, SSO tokens granting access to trusted Web service providers.

security token service - Details

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  Key Concepts: 
  Security Token Service (STS) is a component of the SAP Enterprise Service Infrastructure (BC-ESI) that provides secure access to web services. It is responsible for authenticating users and issuing security tokens that can be used to access web services. The security tokens are digitally signed and encrypted, ensuring that only authorized users can access the web services.
  
  How to use it: 
  To use the Security Token Service, users must first authenticate themselves using their credentials. Once authenticated, the STS will issue a security token that can be used to access web services. The security token is valid for a certain period of time and must be renewed periodically.
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  It is important to ensure that the security tokens issued by the STS are kept secure and not shared with unauthorized users. Additionally, it is important to ensure that the security tokens are renewed regularly to ensure that they remain valid.
  
  Related Information: 
  The Security Token Service is part of the SAP Enterprise Service Infrastructure (BC-ESI). For more information about BC-ESI, please refer to the SAP Help Portal.