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Single Sign-On is enabled in EIC using Azure Identity Provider. In this scenario, can the user log in using Azure and EIC native authentication?
When Single Sign-On (SSO) is enabled in Saviynt EIC using an external Identity Provider (IdP) like Azure AD, it generally becomes the exclusive authentication method. This means users cannot use Saviynt's native authentication (i.e., logging in with a username/password stored directly within Saviynt).
Reasons for this:
Security and Centralized Control: SSO with an IdP enhances security by centralizing authentication and enforcing stronger password policies. Allowing native logins would create a potential bypass of these security measures.
User Experience: SSO provides a seamless login experience, eliminating the need for users to remember multiple credentials. Offering both SSO and native logins could lead to confusion and a less streamlined process.
Administrative Efficiency: SSO simplifies user management by delegating authentication to the IdP. Administrators don't need to manage separate user accounts and passwords within Saviynt.
Saviynt IGA Reference:
Saviynt Documentation: Saviynt's documentation on SSO configurations emphasizes that enabling SSO typically disables native authentication methods.
Saviynt Best Practices: Saviynt's best practices for SSO recommend enforcing SSO as the sole authentication method for improved security and user experience.
Saviynt Implementation Guides: Implementation guides for setting up SSO with various IdPs, including Azure AD, often highlight the exclusive nature of SSO authentication.