Which options does FortiAnalyzer provide for interacting with SAML?

FortiAnalyzer provides support for SAML (Security Assertion Markup Language) in various configurations including Identity Provider (IdP), Service Provider (SP), or Fabric Service Provider (Fabric SP). This reflects the roles that FortiAnalyzer can play in a SAML authentication process.

In a SAML configuration, the Identity Provider is the entity that authenticates users and issues security assertions. The Service Provider relies on the IdP to validate the user's identity and handle the user session. Fabric SP roles facilitate integration within Fortinet’s security fabric, allowing FortiAnalyzer and other Fortinet products to work cohesively in a secure framework.

Understanding these roles and how FortiAnalyzer interacts with them is crucial for implementing secure and efficient user authentication in environments where SAML is utilized. This knowledge also helps in configuring FortiAnalyzer to work with existing identity management systems effectively.