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SSO vs. Federated Identity Management: A Guide

Ashur Kanoon Jan 2026 | 5 min read
SSOvFI

5 min readManaging digital identities for both human and non-human users is a central challenge for modern organizations. As companies adopt more SaaS platforms, microservices, and multi-cloud environments, they face two major identity challenges: Each login represents a potential vulnerability and productivity loss. According to 1Password, one in three employees (34%) reuse passwords at work, even when […]

Single sign-on (SSO) simplifies access for human users across an organization's approved applications. Federated identity (FI) management connects users across organizational boundaries.
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