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Single Sign-On, commonly abbreviated as SSO, is an authentication process that allows users to access multiple applications or systems using one set of login credentials. This simplifies the user experience by reducing the number of passwords they need to remember and manage.
In the context of information security, SSO is a critical component because it centralizes the authentication process. By having one secure point of authentication, organizations can enhance security through consistent application of password policies and authentication methods. It also reduces the risk of password fatigue among users, which can lead to weak password practices.
Furthermore, SSO allows for better monitoring and control of user access. Security teams can quickly revoke access to all related systems when a user leaves the organization or changes roles. It also simplifies compliance with security audits and regulations by providing a clear trail of user access and activity. By streamlining the authentication process, SSO minimizes potential attack surfaces for unauthorized entry and helps protect sensitive data across an organization’s digital assets.
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Fortinet has begun releasing security updates to address a critical flaw impacting FortiOS that has come under active exploitation in the wild
Fortinet has confirmed a new, actively exploited critical FortiCloud single sign-on (SSO) authentication bypass vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2026-24858, and says it has mitigated the zero-day attacks by blocking FortiCloud SSO connections from devices running vulnerable firmware versions. [...]
GitHub has fixed a maximum severity (CVSS v4 score: 10.0) authentication bypass vulnerability tracked as CVE-2024-4986, which impacts GitHub Enterprise Server (GHES) instances using SAML single sign-on (SSO) authentication. [...]