Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP) — Question 209

Within a federated identity system, which entity accepts tokens from the identity provider?

Answer options

• A. Assertion manager
• B. Servicing party
• C. Proxy party
• D. Relying party

Correct answer: D

Explanation

The Relying party is the entity that accepts and validates tokens from the identity provider to grant access to services. The Assertion manager, Servicing party, and Proxy party do not have the role of directly accepting tokens; instead, they serve different functions within the identity management process.