Implementing Cisco Collaboration Applications (CLICA) — Question 176

Which entity is a standard component used for authentication by SAML 2.0?

Answer options

• A. identity provider
• B. session broker
• C. Internet service provider
• D. client access server

Correct answer: A

Explanation

The identity provider is the key component in SAML 2.0 responsible for authenticating users and providing identity information to service providers. The session broker, Internet service provider, and client access server do not play a direct role in the authentication process defined by SAML 2.0.