Security Assertion Markup Language (SAMLSAML Security Assertion Markup Language (SAML) is a standard, XML-based language for exchanging authentication and authorization data between identity providers and service providers. This standard is currently used by Enterprise Authentication (as well as hundreds of service providers that integrate with our identity providers).) is a standard, XML-based language for exchanging authenticationAuthentication Authentication determines whether the user is who they claim to be. and authorizationAuthorization Authorization determines whether an authenticated user is allowed to access a specific resource or take a specific action. data between identity providers and service providers. This standard is currently used by Enterprise Authentication (as well as hundreds of service providers that integrate with our identity providers).