Shibboleth is a web-based Single Sign-On infrastructure. It is based on SAML, a standard for the exchange of authentication data. ... Shibboleth allows one to authenticate using a local institutional service (IdP) to gain access to remote resources and services (SPs).

Is Shibboleth an IdP or SP?

The Shibboleth software is a web-based single sign-on system made up of three components: The Identity Provider (IdP) is responsible for user authentication and providing user information to the Service Provider (SP). It is located at the home organization, which is the organization which maintains the user's account.

What is Shibboleth authentication?

Shibboleth is the linchpin that securely authenticates identities within the InCommon Federation. It is a single sign-on (SSO) solution that allows management to make informed authorization decisions in a privacy-preserving manner.