Types of Authentication Methods Supported by SharePoint

SharePoint supports multiple authentication methods to secure access to its resources. The different types of authentication methods supported by SharePoint include:

• Windows Authentication: This method validates users against Active Directory and is the default authentication method in a Windows environment.
• Forms-Based Authentication: Allows users to log in using a web form with their credentials stored in a database or other external authentication providers.
• SAML-based Claims Authentication: Supports Security Assertion Markup Language (SAML) for exchanging authentication and authorization data between identity providers and service providers.
• Federated Authentication: Enables users to authenticate to SharePoint using credentials from trusted external identity providers.

It is important for SharePoint administrators to select the appropriate authentication method based on their organization's security requirements and infrastructure.