SAML bindings and profiles

To exchange messages through a communication protocol, SAML uses bindings.For example, sending SAML messages to an entity using the Simple Object Access Protocol (SOAP).These bindings describes how SAML messages can be mapped to the message format of the communication protocol.

While exchanging messages with a communication protocol, it may be necessary to embed or extract SAML assertions.A set of rules that defines how those assertion actions are conducted for a communication protocol are profiles.

• Supported SAML bindings and profiles

• Web Browser Single Sign-On profile and bindings

• Enhanced Client or Proxy (ECP) profile