What is SAML logout request in SAP BC-SEC - Security?

SAP Term: SAML logout request

• Component: BC-SEC

• Component Name: Security

• Description: A message type of the single logout protocol of the SAML 2.0 standard. A provider sends a logout request to initiate a Single Log-Out by an identity provider. An identity provider sends a logout request to systems that the user is logged on to.

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• Key Concepts: 
  SAML logout request is a component of BC-SEC Security in SAP. It is a request sent by the Service Provider (SP) to the Identity Provider (IdP) to log out the user from the SP. This request is sent when the user logs out of the SP, and it contains information about the user's session. 
  
  How to use it: 
  To use SAML logout request, the SP must first be configured to send a logout request to the IdP. This can be done by setting up a SAML configuration in the SP. Once this is done, when a user logs out of the SP, a logout request will be sent to the IdP. The IdP will then process the request and log out the user from its system. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When configuring SAML logout requests, it is important to ensure that all necessary information is included in the request. This includes information about the user's session, such as their session ID and authentication token. It is also important to ensure that the request is sent securely, as this will help protect user data. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on SAML logout requests, please refer to SAP's documentation on BC-SEC Security. Additionally, there are many online resources available that provide more detailed information on how to configure and use SAML logout requests.