Single sign-on (normally written SSO) aims to make life easier ... SSO can be set up through protocols like Kerberos or SAML ...

SAML is an open standard written in XML and the foundation of single sign-on capabilities ... which is key to powering SSO for users. RELATED: Identity and access management solutions and services ...

Single sign-on systems are also used within an enterprise, enabling users to access all authorized resources in the local network using the same username and password. See SAML and OpenID.

Single sign-on is more than just getting rid of simple passwords. When coupled with identity and access management, SSO makes logging on to clinical systems easier and more secure.