When managing security for diverse clients, a key challenge for Managed Security Service Providers (MSSPs) is accommodating their various authentication methods and Identity Providers (IdPs). By configuring multiple instances for each SAML provider, MSSPs can efficiently handle these unique requirements.
This document explains how this approach can simplify customer onboarding, improves management, and enhances security by ensuring each customer's configurations are isolated.
To configure a few different providers for Okta, follow these steps:
Go to Settings > Advanced > External Authentication.
Click
add
Add, select the Provider Type, and then enter the Provider name.
Configure the SAML parameters as required.
Repeat this procedure as many times as needed.
Sign in as a SAML user
Click Sign in with SAML.
In the next screen, you're prompted to add your Login Identifier
(this can be either an email or a username).
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