Passwords are never easy. As we all strive to keep our systems and data secure, requirements for password complexity become increasingly demanding. But the fact is that most people can remember only a few simple passwords at the best of times. And we all dread the frustrating “wrong password” response when trying to get into our various accounts, yet this is happening with increasing frequency.

There’s a much more efficient way to keep systems secure though – it’s the concept of Single Sign On and authentication known as SSO.

SSO is a smart answer to the issue of multiple passwords and logins. It’s an access management approach that allows each user to access many domains with one login. Importantly, it reduces the risks of ID theft or unauthorized exchange of IDs. In a university context, less study or administration time is wasted dealing with lost passwords. And because it’s so easy to use, students are more likely to make use of the resources provided for them...