Configure SAML Authentication Automatically via the User Interface

Required User Role: Administrator

You can use this method to configure most types of SAML authentication via the Tenable Security Center user interface. If you encounter issues with this method (for example, when configuring Microsoft ADFS), try the module method described in Configure SAML Authentication via the SimpleSAML Module.

For more information about SAML authentication and SAML authentication options, see SAML Authentication.

Before you begin:

• Review the Tenable SAML Configuration Quick-Reference guide for a step-by-step guide of how to configure SAML for use with Tenable Security Center.

• Save your identity provider SAML metadata file to a directory on your local computer.

To automatically configure SAML authentication for Tenable Security Center users:

1. Log in to Tenable Security Center via the user interface.

2. In the left navigation, click System > Configuration.

   The Configuration page appears.

3. Click the SAML button.

   The SAML Configuration page appears.

4. In the General section, confirm the SAML toggle is enabled.

   If you want to disable SAML authentication for Tenable Security Center users, click the toggle.

5. In the Source drop-down box, select Import.

   The page updates to display additional options.

6. In the Type drop-down box, select SAML 2.0 (e.g., Okta, OneLogin, Shibboleth 2.0, etc.).

7. Click Choose File and browse to the SAML metadata file from your identity provider.

   Note: The metadata file must match the Type you selected. If Tenable Security Center rejects the file, contact your identity provider for assistance.

8. Click Submit.

   Tenable Security Center saves your configuration.

What to do next:

• Click Download SAML Configuration XML, save the .xml file locally, and use it to configure your identity provider SAML configuration. For more information, see SAML Authentication XML Configuration Examples.
• Add SAML-authenticated user accounts.
  • To manually add SAML-authenticated users in Tenable Security Center, see Add a SAML-Authenticated User.
  • To automatically add SAML-authenticated users by importing users from your SAML identity provider, see Configure SAML User Provisioning.
• Instruct users to log in to Tenable Security Center using the Sign In Using Identity Provider button, as described in Log In to the Web Interface.