What is the Difference Between OAuth 2.0 and SAML?

OAuth 2.0 and SAML are both open standards for authorization and authentication. However, they are designed for different use cases and have different strengths and weaknesses. OAuth 2.0 OAuth 2.0 is an authorization framework that enables applications to obtain limited access to user accounts on an HTTP service, such as Facebook, Google, or Amazon. It works by delegating user authentication to the service that hosts the user account, and authorizing third-party applications to access the user account....

November 29, 2023 · 2 min · 312 words