GK Question

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Which authentication protocol is commonly used for single sign-on (SSO) in enterprise environments?

  1. OAuth 2.0
  2. SAML
  3. OpenID Connect
  4. All of these

Answer: All of these

SSO protocols: SAML (XML-based, enterprise SSO), OAuth 2.0 (authorization framework), OpenID Connect (identity layer on OAuth). Often used together: OIDC for user authentication, OAuth for API access delegation. Enables seamless access to multiple applications with one login, improving user experience and security management.

Topic Cybersecurity
Exam Relevance Banking, SSC, UPSC