What is authentication context in SAP BC-SEC - Security?

SAP Term: authentication context

• Component: BC-SEC

• Component Name: Security

• Description: The sum of information concerning how an authenticating authority identified a principal, including how this information is protected. In SAML a relying party can request the authentication context in addition to the authentication assertion to evaluate whether to grant access to aprotected resource. In concrete terms this means that a service provider can request a particular authenticatin mechanism be used by an identity provider to authenticate a user. The identity provider includes the authentication context along with the assertion.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Authentication context is a concept in SAP BC-SEC Security that defines the authentication process for a user. It is used to determine the level of access a user has to certain areas of the system. It is based on the user's identity and the security settings of the system. 
  
  How to use it: 
  Authentication context is used to control access to certain areas of the system. It is based on the user's identity and the security settings of the system. The authentication context can be set up in the SAP system by an administrator. The authentication context can be used to restrict access to certain areas of the system, such as specific transactions or reports. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When setting up an authentication context, it is important to ensure that only users with the appropriate level of access are granted access to certain areas of the system. It is also important to ensure that users are not granted access to areas they should not have access to. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on authentication context in SAP BC-SEC Security, please refer to SAP Help documentation or contact your local SAP support team.