*/
    protected static final String SAML_PREFIX = "saml.";

    /**
     * The key for the SAML state in the session.
     */
    protected static final String SAML_STATE = "SAML_STATE";

    /**
     * The property key for the SAML SP base URL.
     */
    protected static final String SAML_SP_BASE_URL = "saml.sp.base.url";

    private Map<String, Object> defaultSettings;