Shibboleth
Join thousands of institutions, educators and businesses on shibboleth, the world's most secure and trusted identity management solution for seamless authentication and access control.
1000+ Resources
Accessing 1000+ libraries, research databases, and academic resources worldwide.
60K+ Users
Supporting over 60K users across the United Kingdom.
What is Shibboleth?
Shibboleth is a leading identity management system, trusted by institutions worldwide to provide secure, seamless Single Sign-On (SSO) authentication. By enabling users to access multiple systems with a single login, Shibboleth enhances security, simplifies access management, and improves the user experience. Its robust, scalable framework is ideal for universities, research institutions, and enterprises requiring secure, federated authentication across various digital services.
How Shibboleth helps you
Single Sign On (SSO)
Enable users to securely log in once and access multiple systems without repeated authentication, reducing IT overhead while enhancing security and user experience.
Enhanced Security
Protects user credentials with encrypted authentication and federated access control, ensuring compliance with security and industry standards.
Access Global Resources
Connect to thousands of libraries, research databases, and academic services worldwide through the UK Federation, supporting seamless research and collaboration.
Streamlined Integration
Unlike some providers who rely on extra middleware layers to connect Shibboleth with Azure AD or ADFS, we offer clean, open-standard SAML integrations with no vendor lock-in, lower cost, and better long-term maintainability.
Scalable & Flexible Integration
Work with existing identity providers and federations for a smooth, adaptable setup, ensuring compatibility with institutional systems.
Improved User Experience
Eliminate repeated logins, providing a hassle-free and efficient access system, enhancing productivity across multiple platforms.
Our Shibboleth Plans
Shibboleth On-Site
Take full control of your identity management system with our on-site Shibboleth solution, offering secure Single Sign-On, local data ownership, and seamless integration with existing infrastructure.
✅️ On-Site Installation.
✅️ Complete Data Control.
✅️ Custom Integration.
✅️ Local Compliance.
✅️ Complete Data Control.
✅️ Custom Integration.
✅️ Local Compliance.
Shibboleth Cloud
Enjoy a fully managed Shibboleth experience in the cloud with secure Single Sign-On, high availability, reduced IT overhead, and rapid deployment without the need for local maintenance.
✅️ Cloud Hosted
✅️ Fully Managed Service.
✅️ Scalable and Reliable.
✅️ Faster Deployment.
✅️ Fully Managed Service.
✅️ Scalable and Reliable.
✅️ Faster Deployment.
Why choose EssingtonITS as your Shibboleth partner?
An Authentication Partnership
At EssingtonITS, we go beyond just providing Shibboleth. Our expertise ensures seamless integration, robust security, and continuous optimisation, allowing organisations to streamline authentication while enhancing user access and administrative control.
Competitive Pricing
Ensure your Shibboleth delivers exceptional value at a cost-effective rate without compromising quality or performance.
Automatic Updates
Get automatic updates and security patches making sure your IMS is always fully up to date.
Security Certified
Retain confidence with software that is regularly Pen tested to government defence standards with GCHQ oversight on threat detection and mitigation.
System Integration
Integrate with secure web resources like websites, intranets or other publicly accessible web resources easily.
Enhanced Reporting
Maintain a cost effective and sustainable IMS with automatic user and resource reporting.
Unlimited Support
Get the most out of your Shibboleth with IMS experts on-hand, ready to make sure your services are running smoothly.
Expertise
With over 20 years experience in authentication solutions we can ensure your Shibboleth IMS thrives.
Client Focussed
Our client focussed and agile approach let's us create solutions tailored to your needs.
Partnership
We don’t just deliver software and services, we work with you as your strategic partner committed to your success.
See what our Shibboleth customers say
"Our experience was incredibly positive, the team at EssingtonITS were very communicative and Jumped on any issues sharpish."
Computer Services Supervisor
Jon Anker
Farnborough College of Technology
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