Single Sign-On (SSO) and OperationsCommander - What do you need to Consider?

Single Sign-On (SSO) offers a streamlined and secure way for your organization's users to access OPS-COM. Instead of managing separate usernames and passwords for OPS-COM, users can log in once using their existing company or institutional credentials, gaining seamless access to various services, including OPS-COM. This simplifies the login experience and enhances overall security.

What is Single Sign-On (SSO)?

SingleAt Sign-On,its orcore, SSO,SSO makesis itabout easiersimplifying toaccess. useImagine differenthaving websitesone andkey appsthat withoutopens needingmultiple separate usernames and passwords for each one.doors. With SSO, youthat logkey inis onceyour single set of login credentials (username and getpassword) that grants you access to everythingvarious youonline need.applications and websites. Many companiesorganizations use SSO to letprovide their employees or members easy and consistent access to all their workdigital toolstools. withWhen aOPS-COM singleis login.integrated By adding OperationsCommander tointo your SSO system, your users can access our services without creatingneeding to create or remember another distinct account.

How does SSO work?

Here’s how SSO worksWorks in a simpleSimple way:Way

SSO acts like a central gatekeeper for your online services:

1. You

   User RequestsRequest Access: YouWhen you try to log ininto toan aonline tool or website or app, (like your work email or a school portal.

   portal), the system recognizes it's an SSO-enabled service.

2. RedirectRedirection to SSO Service: Instead of asking for your username and password,password directly, the website sends you to ana dedicated SSO service—service – a trusted system thatspecifically handlesdesigned to handle logins for multipleall sites.

   your integrated applications.
3. Your

   EnterSingle CredentialsLogin: On thethis SSO service page, youyou'll enter your username and password. This is the only time you’you'll need to doenter thisthese details to access multiple integrated services.

4. AuthenticationVerification: The SSO service checks your login informationinformation. to make sure it’s correct. If everything checks out,Once it confirms whoyour youidentity, are.

   it creates a secure, temporary "digital pass" or token.

5. Return to the Original SiteOPS-COM: OnceThis verified, the SSO service sends a special token (like a "digital pass)pass" is securely sent back to OPS-COM (or the websiteoriginal application you wanted to access.

   access).

6. Access Granted: TheOPS-COM website accepts the tokenrecognizes and letstrusts this "digital pass," allowing you in,to soimmediately youaccess canyour account and start using itthe system without needingany tofurther loglogin in again.

   prompts.

Why Organizations Use SSO?SSO

• Convenience: YouUsers only haveneed to remember one set of login details.

  details for multiple applications.

• Time-Saving: YouQuick canand effortless access multipleto various services quickly.

  eliminates the need to repeatedly log in, improving productivity.

• ImprovedEnhanced Security: With fewer passwords to remember,manage, you’reusers are less likely to usecreate weak passwordspasswords, reuse them across sites, or write them down.

  down, which generally leads to stronger overall security.

WhatKey doConsiderations youBefore needSetting Up SSO with OPS-COM

Implementing SSO requires planning and coordination to considerensure beforeit settingaligns upwith SSOyour inorganization's OPS-COM?specific needs and security protocols.

• Investment Required: SSO is a paidpremium feature andwithin youOPS-COM. mustThere haveis thea setup fee and recurring fees negotiatedassociated beforewith youits canfunctionality. goTo further.begin Contactthe process and discuss pricing, please contact your Sales Representative or email support@ops-com.com.

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  User started.Types and Access:

  • Will certain groups of users (e.g., students, staff) use SSO, while others (e.g., the general public) continue to use a direct OPS-COM login?
  • Do you haveneed different Loginlogin Sources?methods for Willdifferent youuser havetypes?
  Students/Staff use SSO but Public Users will not?
• Will login

  User sourcesData Management:

  • How do you prefer to get your user accounts into OPS-COM initially?
  • Do you want new user accounts to be differentcreated byautomatically usertype?"on the fly" when a user logs in via SSO for the very first time?
  • HowDo you need user information in OPS-COM to automatically stay synchronized with your main organizational system (Identity Provider) over time, or is a one-time import sufficient?
  • Which specific user details (like name, email, student ID) from your existing system do you want to getbe yourshared usersand into OPS-COM in the first place? 
  • Do you want Users created on the fly? 
  • Do you want to keep the information synced upsynchronized with your Authority or will it be a one-time import?OPS-COM?
  • What user profile data/fields will you want to have synchronized between your SSO system and OPS-COM.
  • Can you take advantage of the UserPush APIs?

Our Client Success team willis be happyready to goguide overyou through these important considerations and help tailor the options with you to get youSSO setup for your organization's success and workingseamless smoothly.operation.