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# [Security Token Service (STS)](https://www.entersekt.com/resources/security-token-service-sts)

 Written by [Jonathan Mervis](https://www.entersekt.com/resources/author/jonathan-mervis) | May 9, 2024 5:17:00 AM

A Security Token Service (STS) is a trusted service that issues security tokens used for authentication and access control in distributed computing environments.

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