paul caskey technology architect [email protected] june 21, 2007 the university of texas system...
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Paul CaskeyTechnology [email protected]
June 21, 2007
The University of Texas System
Federated Identity Management Initiative
https://idm.utsystem.edu/downloads/APAN-UTsys-June07.ppt
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Where we are
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Who we are
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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
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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
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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
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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”.
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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
Paul CaskeyTechnology [email protected]
June 21, 2007
Thank You!
https://idm.utsystem.edu/downloads/APAN-UTsys-June07.ppt