SAML is an XML based standard for exchanging authent/author information for SSO; that is, authenticate to one system and then get access to others without having to sign in again. SAML is typically used in browsers. So for SAML, think SSO.
SPML is a standard used for federated identity SSO. It used DSML, which allows it to present LDAP info in an XML format, which is useful for federated systems. So for SPML, think federations and LDAP integration.
Authentication is the most fundamental component of access management and is part of security requirements in the digital world. It verifies the identity of users trying to access systems and data by validating their credentials.
SAML is an XML based standard for exchanging authent/author information for SSO; that is, authenticate to one system and then get access to others without having to sign in again. SAML is typically used in browsers. So for SAML, think SSO.
SPML is a standard used for federated identity SSO. It used DSML, which allows it to present LDAP info in an XML format, which is useful for federated systems. So for SPML, think federations and LDAP integration.