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SSO

What Does SSO Mean in a Text?

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The Quick Answer

SSO means "Single Sign-On."

More Observations...

The abbreviation SSO refers to an authentication service that permits a user to use one set of login credentials (e.g., username and password) to access multiple applications or programs. SSO is principally employed for convenience. If not deployed correctly it can degrade security. However, as it allows users to employ just one password, SSO can also greatly enhance security as it means that users are less likely to write down multiple passwords or to select passwords that are easily remembered (and, therefore, easily cracked). SSO is widely used in a business context, on social media accounts, and in video conferencing apps (such as Zoom).

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When I write SSO, I mean this:

meaning of SSO

"Single Sign-On"

Summary of Key Points

We have summarized the key points in the table below:
SSO
Definition:Single Sign-On
Type:Abbreviation
Guessability:guessability level 4

4: Difficult to guess

Typical Users:typical user

Adults and Teenagers

Example of SSO Used in a Text

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