One Secure Login for Every App With Single Sign-On (SSO) Services
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Single Sign-On Explained
What Is Single Sign-On (SSO)?
Single sign-on lets employees use one company account to sign in to the cloud apps they use for work, instead of keeping a separate password for each one. The apps trust your identity system to confirm who's signing in, so there are fewer passwords to forget, reuse or steal, and multi-factor authentication only has to be set up once.
BCA plans and manages single sign-on for your business. We connect your apps to your identity system, usually the Microsoft account your team already uses, add the right security checks and keep access up to date as people join, change roles and leave.
A password for every app
Dozens of logins to remember, reuse and remove one by one.
Single sign-on
One protected login, with access granted or removed in one place.
How Single Sign-On Helps Your Business
Simplicity
Staff remember one strong password instead of dozens of weaker ones.
Security
Multi-factor authentication protects every connected app, not just email.
Offboarding
Disabling one account ends access to every connected app at once.
Onboarding
New hires get the apps their role needs from day one.
Support
Fewer forgotten passwords means fewer lockouts and help desk calls.
Visibility
You can see who has access to which apps and when they last signed in.
Scope
What's Included in Our Single Sign-On Services
Single sign-on touches every app your team signs in to, so it needs careful planning. BCA handles it from start to finish: choosing which apps to connect, setting the security rules and keeping access accurate over time.
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App Review and Planning
A review of the cloud apps your team uses, which of them support SSO and the order to connect them in.
- Inventory of business apps
- SSO support checked for each
- Rollout planned around your team
Planning
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App Connections
Your apps connected to your identity system, usually Microsoft Entra ID, and tested before staff switch over.
- Apps connected one at a time
- Tested with a pilot group
- Staff guided through the switch
Setup
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Multi-Factor Authentication
A second check at sign-in, so a stolen password alone isn't enough to get in.
- MFA for every connected app
- Authenticator app set up for staff
- Phishing-resistant options where needed
MFA
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Conditional Access Rules
Sign-ins checked for risk, such as an unfamiliar location or an unmanaged device, and blocked or challenged when something looks off.
- Location and device checks
- Risky sign-ins blocked
- Rules matched to your business
Access
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Joiners, Movers and Leavers
Access granted by role when someone starts, updated when they change jobs and removed when they leave.
- Role-based app access
- Access updated on role changes
- One step to remove a leaver
Lifecycle
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Access Reviews
Regular checks of who can reach which apps, so old accounts and extra permissions don't pile up.
- Regular access reviews
- Unused accounts removed
- Sign-in activity reviewed
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Our Approach
Why Businesses Choose BCA for Single Sign-On
Single sign-on changes how everyone in the business logs in, so it has to be planned and rolled out carefully. BCA has supported businesses for 37 years, and 98% of our clients stay with us.
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Built on the Microsoft You Already Use
Most businesses already have what they need for SSO in their Microsoft 365 account. We build on it rather than adding another system to manage.
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One Team for Accounts and Security
The team that sets up new hires and removes leavers also manages SSO, so access changes happen in one step across every app.
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Fast Help When Someone Can't Sign In
If a login stops working, you reach an experienced technician fast. Our average response time is under 15 minutes.
37
Years in business
98%
Client retention
<15 min
Average response time
100+
Businesses supported
FAQ
Common Questions About Single Sign-On
Here are the questions businesses ask most often about single sign-on.
What is the difference between SSO and a password manager?
Single sign-on replaces passwords for the apps it connects: staff sign in once with their company account. A password manager stores the passwords for apps that can’t use SSO, such as some supplier portals and older systems. Most businesses benefit from both, with SSO covering the main business apps and a password manager handling the rest.
Which apps work with single sign-on?
Most major business cloud apps support SSO through standards called SAML or OpenID Connect, including many accounting, CRM, HR and file-sharing tools. Some vendors only include SSO in their higher-priced plans, so it’s worth checking before you assume it’s available. BCA reviews your apps and tells you which ones can be connected.
Do we need Microsoft 365 to use single sign-on?
Not necessarily, but if you already use Microsoft 365, you probably have what you need. Microsoft Entra ID, the identity system behind Microsoft 365, can act as your single sign-on provider. Some security features, such as conditional access, depend on which Microsoft plan you have, so BCA checks your licenses and recommends the simplest option.
Isn't it risky for one password to unlock every app?
It would be, if a password were the only protection. With SSO, that one account is protected by multi-factor authentication and sign-in rules that block suspicious attempts, and it’s easier to secure one well-guarded account than dozens of weak ones. If something does look wrong, disabling that one account stops access everywhere at once.
How long does it take to set up single sign-on?
It depends on how many apps you use and how they’re set up. A business with a handful of main apps can often be done in a few weeks. BCA connects apps in stages and tests each one with a small group first, so nobody loses access to the tools they need.
What happens to app access when an employee leaves?
Disabling their company account ends their access to every app connected through SSO at the same time, which is one of the biggest benefits. BCA also checks for apps that aren’t connected yet, so no forgotten account is left open.
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