What is certificate logon in SAP BC-SEC - Security?

SAP Term: certificate logon

• Component: BC-SEC

• Component Name: Security

• Description: Logon to an SAP system using digital certificates. The actual authentication takes place using public-key technology, for example, using the Secure Sockets Layer SSL protocol.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Certificate logon is a type of authentication used in SAP systems. It is based on the X.509 standard and uses digital certificates to authenticate users. The certificates are issued by a certification authority and contain information about the user, such as their name, email address, and public key. The public key is used to encrypt the user's credentials, which are then sent to the SAP system for authentication. 
  
  How to use it: 
  To use certificate logon, users must first obtain a digital certificate from a certification authority. Once they have the certificate, they can log into the SAP system using their credentials and the certificate. The system will then verify the user's identity using the information contained in the certificate. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When using certificate logon, it is important to ensure that the digital certificate is kept secure. It should be stored in a safe place and not shared with anyone else. Additionally, users should be aware that their credentials are encrypted when using this type of authentication, so they should not share them with anyone else either. 
  
  Related Information: 
  Certificate logon is just one of many authentication methods available in SAP systems. Other methods include user name/password logon, Kerberos logon, and SAML logon. Each method has its own advantages and disadvantages, so it is important to choose the one that best suits your needs.