What is 'subject alternative name' in SAP SRD-CC-SEC - Security?

subject alternative name - Overview

• Component: SRD-CC-SEC

• Component Name: Security

• Description: A certificate extension that enables the certificate issuer to associate additional identities with the subject of a certificate.

subject alternative name - Details

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  Key Concepts: 
  Subject Alternative Name (SAN) is a security feature in SAP that allows users to create multiple identities for a single user. It is used to provide additional authentication and authorization for users accessing the system. It is also used to provide additional security for data stored in the system. 
  
  How to use it: 
  Subject Alternative Name can be used in SAP by creating multiple identities for a single user. This can be done by creating different user names and passwords for each identity. The user can then use these identities to access the system and its data. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When creating multiple identities for a single user, it is important to ensure that the passwords are secure and not easily guessed. It is also important to ensure that the user names are unique and not easily guessed. Additionally, it is important to ensure that the user has access only to the data they need and not more than necessary. 
  
  Related Information: 
  Subject Alternative Name is part of the SRD-CC-SEC Security component of SAP. It is used in conjunction with other security features such as authentication and authorization to provide additional security for users and data stored in the system.