Which of the following is an XML based open standard used in the exchange of authentication and
authorization information between different parties?
A.
LDAP
B.
SAML
C.
TACACS+
D.
Kerberos
Explanation:
Security Assertion Markup Language (SAML) is an open-standard data format centred on XML. It is used
for supporting the exchange of authentication and authorization details between systems, services, and
devices.
Incorrect Answers:
A, C, D: None of these options are based on XML.
Stewart, James Michael, CompTIA Security+ Review Guide, Sybex, Indianapolis, 2014, pp. 270-274