Single Sign-On [SSO]

A session/user[2] authentication[1] process[3] that permits a user to enter one name and password in order to access multiple applications.

Defined Terms
1. authentication.

The process of identifying an individual usually based on a username and password. Authentication merely ensures that the individual is who he or she claims to be, but says nothing about the access rights of the individual. The process of verifying the identity of an individual or entity to ensure authorized access and secure transactions.

2. user.

Any person who uses the business application whether they input data, view information, create or receive reports.

3. process.

The mechanism through which the data are transformed, manipulated and created into output such as a report, a decision etc. A series of activities that need to be carried out to accomplish some sort of organizational goal. A sequence of events or activities that are triggered by something happening and results in something being achieved.

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