Announcing SAML Single Sign-On (SSO) Support

We’re excited to announce that Wherobots Cloud now supports SAML SSO for Professional Edition customers. This enhancement underscores our commitment to providing robust security features tailored to the needs of businesses that handle sensitive data.

What is SAML Single Sign-On

Many companies already use SAML SSO. It is the mechanism by which you log in to third party tools with your company’s centralized login (Google, Okta, etc.)

SAML (Security Assertion Markup Language) are essential components of modern security protocols. SAML is an open standard for exchanging authentication and authorization data between parties and SSO (Single Sign-On) allows users to log in once and gain access to multiple systems without re-entering credentials.

How to enable SAML SSO

Setting up SAML SSO is straightforward. Any Professional Edition Wherobots administrator can enable this feature by following these steps:

1. Verify Your Domain:

   
   

   Go to your organization’s settings, copy the provided TXT DNS record, and add it to your domain provider’s DNS settings. Once done, click “Verify” in Wherobots.

   
   

2. Configure Your Identity Provider (IdP):

   
   

   Log in to your IdP (e.g., Google Workspace, Okta, OneLogin, Azure AD) and configure it using the SAML details provided in the Wherobots settings.
   

   
   

3. Enter IdP Details into Wherobots:

   
   

   Input the Identity Provider Issuer URL, SSO URL, and certificate details from your IdP into the SAML section in Wherobots.
   

   
   

4. Enable SAML SSO:

   
   

   Make sure there’s an admin user with an email from the verified domain. Then, toggle the “Enable” switch in Wherobots to activate SSO.

   
   

5. Test the Integration:

   
   

   Log in using your verified domain email to ensure everything is set up correctly.

   
   

For more detailed step-by-step instructions, check out our comprehensive getting started guide.

Why Your Organization Should Use SAML Single Sign-On

Benefits to Users

For users, SAML SSO simplifies the login process. With fewer passwords to remember and less frequent logins, users save time and reduce frustration. This streamlined access means employees can focus more on their tasks and less on managing multiple credentials.

Benefits to Organizations

Organizations benefit from SAML SSO by enhancing security and reducing administrative overhead. Centralized authentication means fewer password-related support tickets and a lower risk of phishing attacks, as users are less likely to fall for credential-stealing schemes. Moreover, it ensures compliance with security policies and regulatory requirements by enforcing strong, consistent access controls. It also allows organizations to grant access to certain third party services only for certain users/groups of users.

Location data is particularly sensitive, as it can reveal personal habits, routines, and even confidential business operations. For example, in healthcare, location data of patients visiting specialized clinics could inadvertently disclose medical information. By implementing SAML SSO, organizations can better control access, ensuring that only authorized personnel can view and interact with this information within the Wherobots platform.

Elevate Your Security with SAML SSO

Take this opportunity to simplify authentication, reduce security risks, and improve productivity. If you are not already a Professional Edition customer, upgrade to gain access to SAML SSO. By upgrading, you’ll not only bolster your security measures and simplify logins, but you’ll gain access to more powerful workloads, service principals, and more. Contact us to schedule a demo or get started!

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