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The University of Texas System Federated Identity Management Initiative

The University of Texas System Federated Identity Management Initiative. Paul Caskey Technology Architect pcaskey@utsystem.edu June 21, 2007. https://idm.utsystem.edu/downloads/APAN-UTsys-June07.ppt. Where we are. Who we are. Who we are (cont). Nine academic universities

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The University of Texas System Federated Identity Management Initiative

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  1. The University of Texas SystemFederated Identity Management Initiative Paul Caskey Technology Architect pcaskey@utsystem.edu June 21, 2007 https://idm.utsystem.edu/downloads/APAN-UTsys-June07.ppt

  2. Where we are

  3. Who we are

  4. Who we are (cont) • Nine academic universities • Six health institutions • $10 Billion Operating Budget (FY 2007) • $1.7 Billion in research • More than 80,000 employees • More than 190,000 students enrolled • Educates more than one-third of the state’s undergraduates • Educates nearly three-fourths of the state’s health professionals

  5. A Chronology of IdM in the U.T. System… • Impetus • Need to collaborate • Regulations / Security • Statement of Direction “…deployment of a robust, secure, interoperable infrastructure for identity management in support of inter-institutional collaboration is a strategic goal. ” • Vision Statement “All University of Texas students, faculty, and staff are able to access both local and remote resources using their local credentials and attributes, through a seamless technology infrastructure.” • NMI “Extending the Reach” Grant • Shibb-fest / Pilot federation • 7 IdPs initially • All 16 within 2 years • Started with low-risk apps

  6. A Chronology of IdM in the U.T. System… (cont) • Policies / Governance • IdM Governing Board • MOP • FOP • Charter, Member Agreement, Attributes, Fees • Roadmap • Built around 3 main areas: Policy, Technology, Governance (https://idm.utsystem.edu/IdentityMgmtpage4.pdf) • Production • Legal agreements signed • ~10 apps • Working on audit plan

  7. Lessons Learned • Identity management is not an “I.T. problem”. • Policy and governance, done right, take considerable time. • It’s easier to sell something tangible. • It’s important to address the need for “federated support”.

  8. The Future? • New Apps / Shared Services! • Grid access • Medical Forensics • Benefits • ERP? • Apps starting to consume more attributes • AuthZ • User convenience • What attributes, what vocabulary? • LoA gaining in importance • Interfederation a real need

  9. Thank You! Paul Caskey Technology Architect pcaskey@utsystem.edu June 21, 2007 https://idm.utsystem.edu/downloads/APAN-UTsys-June07.ppt

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