In a SAML Response what is the need to sign both things, the complete SAML Response and the SAML Assertion?

SAML Response + SAML Assertion are both signed individually while sending back the response.
But the SAML Response contains the SAML Assertion. The latter is actually a subset of the former. Then what is the use of signing both separately?… Continue reading In a SAML Response what is the need to sign both things, the complete SAML Response and the SAML Assertion?

How is the encryption and signing handled in case of an HTTP 302 redirect to IDP for a SAML authentication request?

When an SAML Authentication request is performed, let’s say that the Service Provider uses an HTTP 302 redirect. The user agent is redirected to the IdP via a GET request. This URL is provided by the SP.
In this case, is the request:

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