The Challenge of Identity: Part 2
by Kevin Baker, Westfield Insurance
There are
a few concepts that improve the situation we're stuck with when it comes to multiple passwords. The following concepts can make establishing someone's identity both easier and more secure.
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Multi-factor Authentication (MFA)
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Federated Identity Management (FIM)
Our goal is to overcome the inherent weakness of passwords as the only method for authenticating to websites and applications.
The ID Federation Trust Framework is an FIM providing SSO via SignOn Once. Understand why this matters on our blog.
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