SAML JIT provisioning using Ping Identity¶

From version 1.42.1, Lightrun supports adding JIT (Just-In-Time) user provisioning capabilities to Ping Identity. Provisioning SAML JIT accounts using Ping Identity involves setting up a seamless and automated user account creation process for applications integrated with Ping Identity.

By configuring JIT provisioning, administrators can ensure that when users log in to a web application for the first time via Single Sign-On (SSO), their account is automatically created based on the information passed through SAML assertions from Ping. This eliminates the need for manual account creation during onboarding, significantly reducing administrative overhead and improving the user experience.

To set up SAML JIT provisioning in Ping, first set up the Lightrun Application within the Entra ID portal. This involves defining the necessary user attributes and mappings that the service provider (the web application) requires.

Once configured, when a user authenticates through Ping, the system sends the relevant user attributes—such as name, email—in the SAML response to Lightrun. If the user does not already have an account, the application uses this information to create one automatically, allowing the user immediate access without further intervention.

Prerequisite: Set up Lightrun SAML with SSO in Ping Identity¶

To set up the Lightrun application in Ping for the SSO SAML integration, see SSO SAML in Ping Identity.

Step 1: Configure SAML Attributes in Ping Identity for Lightrun¶

1. Sign in to Ping Identity.
2. In the Administration console, click the Application tab.
3. Under Applications, select the you created for the SSO integration.

4. Select the Attribute Mappings tab.

   

5. Add the following attribute statements with the indicated Name and value attributes.

   Name	Value
   firstName	user.firstName
   lastName	user.lastName

6. Click Save.

   To synchorize the attribues, they must be defined for your user. Additionaly, the first name and last name may differ from your display name.

Step 2: Enable SAML JIT Provisioning in Lightrun¶

1. Log in to your Lightrun Management Portal.

2. Click Settings on the top right-hand side of your screen to navigate to the Identity and Access Management tab > Identity Configuration.

3. Scroll down to the Provisioning section.

   

4. Click the SAML JIT toggle to enable SAML JIT.

5. Click Save.

Guidelines for managing users using JIT provisioning¶

When managing users through JIT provisioning, the following guidelines apply:

• Provisioning Method

  Only one provisioning method can be used at a time.

• Identity management integration

  Only a single Identity Management (IdM) system can be set with SAML JIT.

• Adding users

  When a user is provisioned through Ping Identity, they are automatically added to the Lightrun Management Portal and flagged as JIT-provisioned.

• Removing users

  Removing a user from JIT provisioning will not remove the user from Lightrun; manual removal is required.

• Default Pool Assignment

  JIT-provisioned users are automatically added to the default Agent Pool and assigned user-role permissions.

• Roles and Permissions

  Lightrun-specific roles and permissions must be assigned directly within the Lightrun Management Portal. Users can be assigned to different agent pools, inheriting the roles and permissions associated with those pools.