simpleSAMLphp
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An open-source PHP implementation used to provide SAML identity provider and service provider functionality.
Why it's here
Placed in Assess: 1 article(s) of evidence from 1 source(s), led by research-stage coverage, with 1 in the last 30 days. Confidence 24%. Low accumulated evidence, so it defaults conservatively pending more signal.
Evidence (1)
- 4Hacker News·9/22/2026researchCritique argues SAML is overdue for retirement
A Hacker News item discusses an article criticizing SAML as overly complex and difficult to implement securely. The piece traces SAML’s academic and corporate origins, its role in the growth of SSO, and argues for moving toward newer protocols such as OpenID Connect.