Introduction to Shibboleth WebSSO

Whether you're implementing your first WebSSO or transitioning to a new one, this session will provide a brief introduction to the concept and business case for intra-campus WebSSO, and an overview of Shibboleth as an option for WebSSO technology and what it does. In addition, the presenters will review technical and management topics such as the minimum IdM services required to get started, an introduction to the Shibboleth architecture and flows, an overview of the installation process, bringing the software from pilot to production, the basics of connecting in applications, required skill sets and resources, deployment costs, as well as policy and business processes.Whether you're implementing your first WebSSO or transitioning to a new one, this session will provide a brief introduction to the concept and business case for intra-campus WebSSO, and an overview of Shibboleth as an option for WebSSO technology and what it does. In addition, the presenters will review technical and management topics such as the minimum IdM services required to get started, an introduction to the Shibboleth architecture and flows, an overview of the installation process, bringing the software from pilot to production, the basics of connecting in applications, required skill sets and resources, deployment costs, as well as policy and business processes. Attendees who are not familiar with identity management are encouraged to attend the preworkshop seminar "Introduction to Identity Management: The Big Picture."