About Shibboleth

Shibboleth is open-source software for web-based single sign-on that enables organizations to authenticate and authorize users across institutions. It is frequently used in academia and supports standards-based authentication protocols such as SAML. Shibboleth allows users to access various online resources with a single login process, while ensuring privacy and security through fine-grained access controls. It helps institutions manage resources efficiently and promote collaboration by providing secure and seamless access.