From: SecureIDNews
Part of the future of identity series
By Thomas J. Smedinghoff, Partner, Edwards Wildman Palmer LLP
Smedinghoff focuses on the emerging field of information law and electronic business activities. He has been actively involved in developing e-business, e-signature, ID management, and data security legal policy both in the U.S. and globally. He also serves as chair of the Identity Management Legal Task Force for the ABA Business Law Section, and co-chair of its Cybersecurity Committee.
The concept of federated identity management has been discussed and developed in various forms for more than 20 years. During that time, we have witnessed an ever-evolving progression of new ideas and concepts along with much debate and work on standards, policies, trust frameworks and certification requirements.
But has there been real progress? In the next five years, will federated identity management be a ubiquitous reality for most businesses and users? Or will it simply advance to the next stage of an interesting but largely theoretical discussion, punctuated only by isolated sector-specific implementations and proof-of-concept pilot projects? The answer may depend on whether a shift in focus is possible.
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