SAML identity and attributes (IdP)
SAML (Security Assertion Markup Language) identity and attributes are essential features of a software system that allows for the secure exchange of authentication and authorization information between different software applications. In simpler terms, SAML identity and attributes help to establish a trusted connection between a user and an application. The SAML identity and attributes feature work in conjunction with an Identity Provider (IdP), which is a system or service responsible for verifying the identity of the user. The IdP acts as a central authority that authentic