Benefits of Single-Sign-On (SSO) Security for growing KBB organisations
in Integrations - Last updated August 21st, 2025
Single sign‑on (SSO) lets staff access all authorised applications with one set of credentials and can significantly strengthen security and streamline operations for KBB organisations.
SSO works with a trusted identity provider authenticating the user once and then issuing secure tokens that are accepted by other connected systems such as Anthill. Platforms implement SSO using standards such as SAML, OAuth 2.0 and OpenID Connect, and pair it with multi‑factor authentication (MFA) and risk‑based controls to strengthen security.
SSO becomes of greater importance when organisations have a large amount of employees as the risk of staff leaving while still having access to systems is increased.
Imagine the scenario of a Kitchen Designer leaving the business with access to their quotes to take to their new employer. SSO significantly reduces this from happening: with one click they are removed from all connected applications.
✅ Stronger security with centralised control.
SSO reduces the attack surface by eliminating multiple passwords. Users are less likely to reuse or write down credentials, and administrators can enforce policies such as MFA and password complexity from one place. Risk‑based authentication tools can automatically trigger MFA or block access if they detect unusual logins.
✅ Fewer help‑desk calls and lower IT costs.
Gartner estimates about 40% of help‑desk calls relate to password issues. By cutting the number of passwords employees must manage, SSO reduces reset requests and frees staff to be more productive.
✅ Better user and customer experience.
Employees log in once and then move seamlessly between applications, saving time and improving satisfaction
✅ Compliance and governance.
SSO supports regulatory frameworks like SOX and HIPAA by enforcing strong authentication and providing detailed access logs. Centralised lifecycle management makes granting and revoking access more efficient.
✅ Business agility and collaboration.
SSO helps an organisation scale remote and hybrid working, helping teams manage dozens of tools from one identity platform.
Summary
SSO helps a KBB organisation by making daily work smoother for designers, sales staff, installers, and trade partners, while also giving IT teams the ability to manage users access effectivity.
SSO integration is available to professional and enterprise plans. Please contact your CSM or Implementation Manager to learn more.
- August 21st, 2025