What is credential in SAP BC-JAS-SEC - Security, User Management?

SAP Term: credential

• Component: BC-JAS-SEC

• Component Name: Security, User Management

• Description: Credentials contain data that enables the subject to perform certain activities. A credential may contain information, which is used to authenticate the subject to new services. These credentials have passwords, Kerberos tickets, and public-key certificates. They are used in environments that support Single Sign-On SSO. JAAS specification refers to these generic security-related attributes as credentials - that is, when services want to associate other security-related attributes and data with a subject in addition to principals. Cryptographic keys, for example, represent credentials that allow the subject to sign or encrypt data. JAAS credentials may be any type of object.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Credentials are the information used to authenticate a user's identity when they log into SAP. This includes a username and password, as well as any additional security measures such as two-factor authentication. Credentials are stored in the SAP system and are used to grant access to certain areas of the system.
  
  How to use it: 
  When a user logs into SAP, they must provide their credentials in order to gain access. The credentials are then checked against the stored information in the system to verify the user's identity. If the credentials match, then the user is granted access. If not, then access is denied.
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  It is important to keep your credentials secure and up-to-date. Make sure to change your password regularly and use strong passwords that are difficult to guess. Additionally, if your organization uses two-factor authentication, make sure to keep your authentication device secure and updated with the latest security measures.
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on SAP security and user management, please refer to the BC-JAS-SEC Security, User Management documentation on the SAP Help Portal.