{"id":2573,"date":"2024-10-18T08:24:05","date_gmt":"2024-10-18T08:24:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.overtsoftware.id\/?p=2573"},"modified":"2024-10-18T08:24:08","modified_gmt":"2024-10-18T08:24:08","slug":"trust-no-one-implementing-zero-trust-with-sso","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.overtsoftware.id\/index.php\/trust-no-one-implementing-zero-trust-with-sso\/","title":{"rendered":"Trust No One: Implementing Zero Trust with SSO\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"

As we observe National Cybersecurity Awareness Month, it’s a great opportunity to explore innovative strategies for boosting your organisation’s security. One of the most powerful methods involves integrating Zero Trust with Single Sign-On (SSO).<\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n

Single Sign-On (SSO) makes life easier by letting you access multiple applications with just one set of login credentials. This method simplifies access control by reducing the need for multiple passwords, making it more convenient compared to other methods. On the other hand, Zero Trust means that no user or device is automatically trusted, no matter if they’re inside or outside the network. <\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n

SSO is also a key component of the zero trust security model, which prefers SSO for authentication. When SSO and zero trust are combined, you get a highly secure system that’s both user-friendly and effective in today\u2019s digital world. Let us dive into how using Zero Trust with SSO can significantly enhance your security setup.<\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n

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Single Sign-On (SSO) Explained<\/span><\/span> <\/span><\/h2>\n

Many of us use SSO daily without even realising it. For instance, when websites, apps, and games allow you to log in using your Google or Facebook credentials, they are employing SSO. This means users can seamlessly log in with the same identity across multiple systems. Essentially, SSO eliminates the need for users to manually enter their credentials repeatedly, as they are authenticated and validated by a central server.<\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n

SSO uses tokens linked to user information, credentials, or certificates to facilitate authentication. By leveraging trusted sites like Facebook and Google to verify users, SSO spares businesses from storing passwords in their databases and saves users from the hassle of remembering multiple passwords during their sessions.<\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n

SSO systems function similarly to an identity provider, akin to showing an ID or driver\u2019s licence when stopped by the police. In this analogy, the police do not personally verify your identity but rely on a trusted database for verification. Likewise, SSO allows certain trusted providers to serve as the official identity database, with other sites trusting these providers to confirm your identity.<\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n

To learn more about True SSO, read our full article where we explain everything you need to know about SSO in detail.<\/span> <\/p>\n

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Zero Trust Explained<\/span><\/span> <\/span><\/h2>\n

Zero Trust is a security model designed to ensure secure connectivity by eliminating transitive trust. It continuously identifies and authenticates all devices, users, and identities before granting access. The guiding principle is \u201cnever trust, always verify,\u201d making it a highly trusted and secure method for safeguarding access and data. Unlike traditional network-based security models, Zero Trust prioritises identity-based parameters.<\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n

The core principles of Zero Trust are:<\/span> <\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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