Advanced – Security Testing
SAML – ISTQB Definition
Last Updated: July 12, 2026 · SoftwareTestPilot QA Team
Official ISTQB Definition
Security Assertion Markup Language, an XML-based standard for exchanging authentication and authorization data between parties.
In simple words
An older XML-based SSO protocol, common in enterprise IdPs.
Exam tip
SAML dominates enterprise SSO; OIDC dominates consumer SSO.
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