What is sender-vouches in SAP BC-SEC - Security?

SAP Term: sender-vouches

• Component: BC-SEC

• Component Name: Security

• Description: Subject confirmation method for system-to-system communication with which a system vouches for the identity of a user. The system forwards this information as part of the SAML assertion to another system with which it has a trust relationship. The receiving system uses the identity information to authenticate the user enabling Single Sign-On.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Sender-vouches is a security component in SAP that allows for the authentication of a sender's identity. It is based on the principle of mutual trust between the sender and receiver, and is used to ensure that the sender is who they say they are. The sender-vouches component is part of the BC-SEC Security package. 
  
  How to use it: 
  The sender-vouches component can be used to authenticate a sender's identity when sending messages or data over a network. It works by having the sender provide a digital signature or other form of authentication that can be verified by the receiver. This ensures that the sender is who they say they are, and that the data being sent is not tampered with or corrupted in transit. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When using sender-vouches, it is important to ensure that the authentication method used is secure and reliable. It is also important to ensure that the receiver has access to the necessary tools to verify the sender's identity. Additionally, it is important to keep in mind that sender-vouches does not provide any encryption or other security measures, so it should not be used as a substitute for these measures. 
  
  Related Information: 
  Sender-vouches is just one component of SAP's BC-SEC Security package. Other components include user authentication, authorization, and encryption. Additionally, SAP provides a range of other security solutions such as single sign-on, two-factor authentication, and secure access control.