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Acronym

SSO

SSO stands for Single Sign-on, enabling access to multiple services with one authentication event.

Senses

Single login sessionSingle Sign-on

SSO is typically implemented using federation protocols or centralized identity. Strong MFA and session controls help reduce the blast radius of compromised accounts.

References
  • NIST CSRC GlossaryJan 05, 2026
    NIST CSRC Glossary — Single sign-on
    https://csrc.nist.gov/glossary/term/single_sign_on
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    Source: NIST CSRC Glossary (csrc.nist.gov).