SAML 2.0 / SSO Initial Setup Instructions

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Last updated: Oct 25, 2022 by Dave Lake (Deactivated)
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Overview

Documentation of ZenGRC's SAML/SSO management feature is divided into separate sections for initial setup, ongoing maintenance, and other specific areas of concern.

The setup instructions on the proceeding pages are organized into the following parts:

→ Part 1: Gather SSO Details

→ Part 2: Exchange SSO Details

→ Part 3: Enter SSO Details

→ Part 4:Enable SSO

Please follow the 4 part instructions for SSO setup in ZenGRC, starting with the SSO Setup Overview.

For information on the Benefits of SSO, see below.

Benefits of SSO

Benefits of ZenGRC's Implementation of SAML 2.0 / SSO

Single sign-on (SSO) allows users to access multiple applications using one set of login credentials. ZenGRC can be configured so that users in your organization can switch to it seamlessly from other applications. SSO benefits include the following:

Prior to 2020 Q2, customers that wanted to set up or modify SAML/SSO configurations for ZenGRC had to engage Reciprocity's technical support team.
Starting in 2020 Q2, ZenGRC's significantly improved SAML/SSO management options now to enable you to:

  • Enhanced User Experience - Users sign in once and can access multiple applications or systems without re-entering login credentials. 

  • Set up the initial SAML/SSO configuration on your own

  • Standardization - It provides interoperability between applications.

  • Maintain your SAML/SSO configuration on your own (e.g. certification rotation)

  • Better Security - The single point of authentication ensures credentials don't leave the firewall boundary.

  • Determine for yourself which authentication mechanisms you have enabled at any given time (e.g. temporarily enable username/password authentication so that Reciprocity staff can log into your instance)

 

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