The Truth About Federated Identity Management
When it comes to setting up federated identity management, the security benefits (and potential drawbacks) are not what you might expect
FIPS 201: ID Cards Unleashed
What FIPS 201 federal smart cards could mean for corporate America
HSPD 12 Compliance Causes In-Depth Security Strategy Examination
U.S. officials are looking beyond existing access control and employee identification systems for HSPD 12.
HSPD-12: United States of Access Control
A fast-approaching smart card deadline for federal agencies could be the seminal moment for bringing together physical and logical access control. But is the government trying to do too much too soon?
How HSPD-12 Works
The goal of HSPD-12 is to give federal employees and contractors a standardized, tamperproof smart card that they can use for both physical and logical access. Here's how it would work:
Identity Management at Harvard and MIT
Harvard and MIT have similar identity management challenges but very different solutions. Comparing the two is a good exercise for any CSO looking at ID management.
FFIEC: Second Thoughts on Second Factors
Seven ways in which a new strong-authentication standard isn't quite what it appears to be
The Little Balkan Bank that could do Two Factor Authentication
By the end of this year, U.S. banks will be required to have two-factor authentication on their websites to provide a more effective means of confirming their online customers' identities
The HSPD12 Access Control Race
The clock is ticking on federal agencies to comply with a Bush directive to overhaul access control for millions of workers
Tips for Tackling Identity Management
Tom King, CISO of Lehman Brothers, answers readers' questions about implementing identity management products and processes
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