SESS102 - Federations: The Next Step in Middleware

Tuesday, October 19, 2004 | 9:00PM–9:00PM
Session Type: Resources
Federated authentication based on Internet2 community-developed Shibboleth technology is being used increasingly by universities, software vendors, and content providers to manage access to Web-based resources. This session will discuss the concepts and practical considerations of federated authentication, including a focus on InCommon, the federation established to support U.S. research and education.

Presenters

  • Ken Klingenstein

    Evangelist, Trust and Identity, Internet2