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

SAP Term: certificate mapping

• Component: BC-SEC

• Component Name: Security

• Description: The act of creating a correspondance between users in a system and X.509 certificates for the purpose of enabling Single Sign-On SSO.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Certificate mapping is a feature of the BC-SEC Security component of SAP software. It allows users to map digital certificates to user accounts, allowing for secure authentication and authorization. This feature is especially useful for organizations that use digital certificates for authentication and authorization. 
  
  How to use it: 
  To use certificate mapping, users must first create a certificate mapping profile in the SAP system. This profile contains the details of the digital certificate, such as the issuer, subject, and serial number. Once the profile is created, users can then map the certificate to a user account in the system. This allows the user to securely authenticate and authorize themselves when accessing the system. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When creating a certificate mapping profile, it is important to ensure that all of the details are correct. If any of the details are incorrect, it can lead to authentication and authorization issues. Additionally, it is important to ensure that all certificates are kept up-to-date and renewed when necessary. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on certificate mapping in SAP software, please refer to the official SAP documentation on BC-SEC Security. Additionally, there are many online resources available that provide detailed instructions on how to set up and use certificate mapping in SAP software.