Claims-based Authentication

Claims-based authentication is a method used to verify a user's identity by relying on digital "claims"—pieces of information about the user, such as their name or permissions. When a user logs in, a trusted authority issues these claims, which are then used by applications to determine the user's identity and access rights. This approach allows for flexible, scalable, and secure authentication across various systems and services, enabling users to access multiple resources with a single login while maintaining control over what they can access.