Sherlocked Security – Single Sign-On (SSO) Implementations
Streamline authentication, strengthen security, and enhance user experience with Sherlocked Security’s expert SSO implementations. From initial assessment through ongoing optimization, our SSO services support enterprises, SaaS providers, educational institutions, healthcare organizations, and government agencies in deploying robust, standards-based identity solutions that reduce login friction and improve compliance.
📄 1. Statement of Work (SOW)
Our SSO engagement begins with a clear Statement of Work that outlines scope, deliverables, and timelines so you know exactly what to expect:
- Service Name: Single Sign-On (SSO) Implementations
- Client Type: SaaS, Enterprises, FinTech, Education, Healthcare, Government
- Service Model: Assessment + Design + Implementation Support
- Compliance Coverage: ISO 27001, SOC 2, HIPAA, GDPR, NIST 800-53
🔐 Supported SSO Models
We support all major SSO protocols and integrations to meet your infrastructure needs:
- SAML 2.0 for enterprise apps
- OAuth 2.0 / OpenID Connect (OIDC) for modern web & mobile
- Azure AD & Google Workspace native SSO
- Custom Identity Provider (IdP) integrations
- Social login (Google, Microsoft, GitHub, etc.)
🧠 2. Our Approach
We follow a security-first, user-centered methodology that minimizes disruption and maximizes ROI. Our phased approach ensures rapid wins and long-term stability:
- 🔹 Standards-Compliant Integration: Adhere to SAML, OAuth, and OIDC best practices
- 🔹 Scalable Architecture: Design for hundreds to thousands of apps and users
- 🔹 Minimal Disruption: Staged pilots to test and validate before full rollout
- 🔹 Security-First Configuration: Hardened token handling, strong encryption, and audit logging
Color-Coded Workflow:
[Discovery & Requirements] → [IDP Selection/Validation] → [App Inventory & Mapping] → [SSO Architecture Design] → [Integration & Testing] → [User Rollout Strategy] → [Monitoring & Optimization]
🧪 3. Methodology
Our proven implementation framework keeps stakeholders aligned and projects on schedule:
Phase-by-Phase Flow:
[Project Kickoff] → [Identity Stack Assessment] → [SSO Protocol Selection] → [Application Compatibility Mapping] → [SSO Flow Configuration] → [Testing & QA] → [Staged Rollout] → [Post-Go-Live Support]
📦 4. Deliverables to the Client
Every engagement ends with a complete set of artifacts so your team can operate and maintain the SSO solution independently:
- 🧾 Detailed SSO Design & Implementation Roadmap
- 🗺️ Identity Provider (IdP) Integration Plan with metadata
- 🔐 Application-to-IdP Mapping Spreadsheet
- 📘 SAML/OAuth/OIDC Configuration Guide
- 🧪 Staging & Test Environment Configurations
- 📊 Authentication Flow Diagrams & Token Exchange Charts
- 📽️ Go-Live Playbook & Rollback Plan
- 🧑💻 Optional Post-Go-Live Optimization Support
🤝 5. What We Need from You
To get started quickly, we ask clients to provide key inputs up front:
- ✅ List of target applications for SSO enablement
- ✅ Existing authentication architecture documentation
- ✅ IdP admin access or provisioning plan
- ✅ Any branding/UI requirements for the login portal
- ✅ Details on MFA, SCIM, JML workflows if used
- ✅ DevOps/Infrastructure team contacts for coordination
🧰 6. Tools & Technology Stack
We are tool-agnostic but have deep expertise in leading platforms:
- 🔐 Okta, Azure AD, Google Workspace, Keycloak
- 🛠️ Auth0, ForgeRock, Ping Identity
- 🔁 SAML / OAuth 2.0 / OIDC SDKs & connectors
- 📊 Testing Utilities: SAML Tracer, Postman, jwt.io
- 📘 Documentation: Swagger, Confluence
- ✅ SCIM 2.0 for automated user provisioning
🚀 7. Engagement Lifecycle
Our streamlined lifecycle ensures transparency and control at every step:
- Initial Consultation & Requirements Capture
- Proposal, NDA & SoW Finalization
- IdP Integration & Architecture Design
- Application Integration & Protocol Configuration
- Testing, QA & Pilot Rollout
- Full Rollout & User Enablement
- Monitoring, Tuning & Support
- Final Handover & Optional Retainer
🌟 8. Why Sherlocked Security?
| Feature | Our Advantage |
|---|---|
| 🔐 Deep Protocol Expertise | Full support for SAML, OAuth, OIDC, SCIM, MFA |
| 🔁 End-to-End Support | Assessment → Design → Integration → Go-Live → Optimization |
| 🧠 Enterprise Scalability | Hundreds to thousands of applications and users |
| 📘 Developer Enablement | Comprehensive integration guides & flow diagrams |
| 🛠️ Tool-Agnostic Delivery | Okta, Auth0, Azure, Ping, Google, Keycloak, and more |
📚 9. Real-World Case Studies
🏢 EdTech SaaS – Google Workspace SSO
- Client: University Learning Platform
- Challenge: Seamless onboarding for 50K+ students
- Solution: OIDC integration with Google Workspace, SCIM provisioning, MFA fallback
- Outcome: 90% reduction in helpdesk tickets, rapid adoption
💼 Financial Services – Enterprise SAML Rollout
- Client: U.S. Banking Firm
- Challenge: Disparate authentication across 100+ apps
- Solution: Okta-backed SAML SSO, centralized onboarding playbook
- Impact: Improved SOC 2 & ISO 27001 reporting, streamlined access
🛡️ 10. SOP – Standard Operating Procedure
- Kickoff & Scope Definition
- Collect IdP Metadata & Credentials
- Inventory & Map Applications
- Configure IdP↔SP Trust & Token Claims
- Implement MFA & Custom Claims
- Testing & QA in Staging
- Pilot Rollout & Feedback Loop
- Full Production Rollout
- Monitoring, Audit Logging & Optimization
- Final Handover & Documentation
📋 11. Sample SSO Security Checklist
- ✅ Select appropriate protocol (SAML/OIDC)
- ✅ Inventory target applications
- ✅ Configure IdP↔SP trust relationships
- ✅ Secure token/session handling
- ✅ Enable logging & audit trails
- ✅ Integrate MFA & fallback mechanisms
- ✅ Validate each integration with tests
- ✅ Document flows, errors & remediation
- ✅ Train users on SSO best practices
- ✅ Review protocols & configs periodically