The hidden challenges of federated identity
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Author(s): Phil Windley
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Sources(s): Community
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Abstract
Federation is the logical goal of identity infrastructures, but achieving it takes more than just technology. For years, companies have kept stores of identity information about employees, customers, and partners. These databases and directories are critical components of a company's identity infrastructure. But as businesses push to create new products and increase productivity, they have discovered that they often must cooperate to provide the services their customers and employees demand.