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

SAP Term: SAML logout response

• 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 response to a provider to confirm that it has terminated any sessions with the principal specified in the logout request message.

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• Key Concepts: 
  SAML logout response is a security component of SAP BC-SEC Security. It is a response sent by an identity provider (IdP) to a service provider (SP) after a user has logged out of the IdP. The response contains information about the logout request, such as the user's identity and the time of the logout. 
  
  How to use it: 
  The SAML logout response is used to inform the SP that the user has logged out of the IdP. This allows the SP to terminate any active sessions associated with the user and prevent further access to its services. The SAML logout response is also used to ensure that any data associated with the user is securely deleted from the SP's systems. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When implementing SAML logout responses, it is important to ensure that they are securely transmitted between the IdP and SP. This can be done by using secure protocols such as TLS/SSL or by encrypting the response using a shared secret key. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on SAML logout responses, please refer to the SAP BC-SEC Security documentation. Additionally, you can find more information on SAML logouts in general on the OASIS website.