Identity Fusion Blog: Authentication
Exploring User Authentication and Authorization
Introduction Identity and access management (IAM) is a crucial component of cybersecurity that aids businesses in preserving the privacy and security of sensitive data. To..
Streamlining Security: The Benefits of Single Sign-On
Introduction A solid Identity and Access Management (IAM) strategy is more crucial than ever in the digital era. IAM ensures that the appropriate people have access to the..
Biometrics: Unlocking the IAM Future
Introduction In recent years, biometrics has emerged as a revolutionary technology in the field of identity management and access control. With the advancement of smart devices..
OpenDJ Attribute Uniqueness (and the Effects on OpenAM)
In real life we tend to value those traits that make us unique from others; but in an identity management deployment uniqueness is essential to the authentication process and..
Understanding OpenAM and OpenDJ Account Lockout Behaviors
The OpenAM Authentication Service can be configured to lock a user’s account after a defined number of log in attempts has failed. Account Lockout is disabled by default, but when..
It’s OK to Get Stressed Out with OpenAM
In fact, it’s HIGHLY recommended…. Performance testing and stress testing are closely related and are essential tasks in any OpenAM deployment.
How to Configure OpenAM Signing Keys
The exchange of SAML assertions between an Identity Provider (IdP) and a Service Provider (SP) uses Public-key Cryptography to validate the identity of the IdP and the integrity..
Opinions About the Federal Government’s Identity Initiative
Interesting read. This is essentially a WebSSO initiative with authentication based on CAC type ID cards or OpenID.
Identity Management Lessons from Sarah Palin
By now, many of you have already heard about the hacking of Alaska Governor Sarah Palin’s Yahoo e-mail account earlier this week (on or about Tuesday 9/16/2008). If not, here is a..