SSO Standards Compatibility

This question asks which specific technical standards your SSO supports - think of these as different languages for how login systems talk to each other. SAML2 is the most common in enterprises, OIDC is newer and growing, while CAS is popular in universities. It's like asking whether your phone charger uses USB-C, Lightning, or micro-USB - you need the right connector to work with each customer's system.

Supporting the right SSO standards can make or break enterprise deals. SAML2 is required by 80% of enterprises, while universities often require CAS. Without supporting a customer's standard, integration becomes expensive or impossible, often killing deals worth hundreds of thousands. Supporting multiple standards expands your addressable market and reduces implementation friction. Each additional standard supported can increase your enterprise win rate by 15-20% in certain market segments.

The biggest mistake is claiming SAML support without implementing the full specification, especially the complex redirect flows enterprises require. Another pitfall is supporting only one standard and assuming it covers all needs - many organizations require different standards for different user populations. Teams also often neglect proper error handling and debugging tools, making troubleshooting SSO issues a nightmare during customer onboarding.