What is SAML assertion in SAP BC-SEC - Security?

SAP Term: SAML assertion

• Component: BC-SEC

• Component Name: Security

• Description: A collection of statements though zero statements is possible made by a SAML authority about a specific principals. According to the SAML standard, these statements can of the following types: Authentication Attribute Authorization decision

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• Key Concepts: 
  SAML (Security Assertion Markup Language) assertion is a type of security token used in the BC-SEC Security component of SAP. It is an XML-based standard for exchanging authentication and authorization data between parties, in particular, between an identity provider and a service provider. It is used to securely authenticate users and authorize them to access certain services. 
  
  How to use it: 
  In order to use SAML assertion, the identity provider must first generate a SAML assertion containing the user's identity information. This assertion is then sent to the service provider, which verifies the assertion and grants access to the requested service. The service provider can also use the assertion to determine what level of access should be granted to the user. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When using SAML assertion, it is important to ensure that the identity provider is trusted by the service provider. Additionally, it is important to ensure that the assertion contains all of the necessary information for authentication and authorization. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on SAML assertion and how it works in SAP BC-SEC Security, please refer to SAP's official documentation on SAML Assertion.