Authentication context helps systems understand not just that a user logged in, but how strong that login was and whether it is trustworthy for the action being requested. SAML 2.0 AuthnContext and OpenID Connect AMR/ACR give applications a shared way to assess assurance, support step-up authentication, and make smarter access decisions. #SAML #OpenIDConnect #AuthnContext #AMR #ACR
Keypoints
- Authentication method matters as much as successful login.
- SAML AuthnContext describes the type of authentication performed.
- OpenID Connect AMR identifies the methods used during login.
- ACR expresses the overall assurance level of the authentication.
- Applications can request stronger authentication for sensitive actions.
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