Identity Management and Presented at NERCOMP Conferences

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Implementing MACE Grouper at Brown University

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Title:Implementing MACE Grouper at Brown University (ID: NCP08088)
Author(s):James Cramton (Brown University)
Origin:Presented at NERCOMP Conferences (03/10/2008)
Type:Presentations/Speeches
Abstract:

Brown University recently implemented MACE Grouper as an integral part of our identity management infrastructure. This presentation will outline the scope of the implementation, discusses lessons learned in the process, and present next steps for Brown's group management infrastructure.

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Managing Campus Affiliates

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Title:Managing Campus Affiliates (ID: NCP07048)
Author(s):Criss Laidlaw (Williams College)
Origin:Presented at NERCOMP Conferences (03/20/2007)
Type:Presentations/Speeches
Abstract:As part of our identity management implementation, Williams College developed a system and policies to keep track of people affiliated with the college, the nature of the affiliation, and the services associated with the affiliation. Types of affiliates include students, employees, emeritus faculty, contractors, and alumni.
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Practical Tools for Implementing Authentication and Managing Authorization

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Title:Practical Tools for Implementing Authentication and Managing Authorization (ID: NCP07058)
Author(s):Andrea Beesing (Cornell University)
Origin:Presented at NERCOMP Conferences (03/20/2007)
Type:Presentations/Speeches
Abstract:Identity management manages services around people rather than systems, but both users and managers struggle to coordinate credentials and access rights for multiple resources. This Cornell University case study shows how an institution can use available tools to help with this access management problem. Sponsored by the NMI-EDIT Consortium of EDUCAUSE and Internet2.
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The Business of Identity Management

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Title:The Business of Identity Management (ID: NCP0643)
Author(s):Steven L. Worona (EDUCAUSE)
Origin:Presented at NERCOMP Conferences (03/21/2006)
Type:Presentations/Speeches
Abstract:Identity management is often seen as a technological infrastructure that supports portals or reduces logins required for central systems. Emerging trends, however, point to opportunities to leverage it for bottom-line contributions to the institution. This session, sponsored by NMI-EDIT, will discuss why identity management should be part of your business strategy.
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Topics in Identity Management: Authorization Strategies

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Title:Topics in Identity Management: Authorization Strategies (ID: NCP0620)
Author(s):Andrea Beesing (Cornell University) and John T. Parker (Cornell University)
Origin:Presented at NERCOMP Conferences (03/22/2006)
Type:Presentations/Speeches
Abstract:As campuses develop more mature identity management infrastructures, authorization services become increasingly critical to access control. Sponsored by NMI-EDIT Consortium of Internet2 and EDUCAUSE, this session will discuss Cornell's strategies for deploying enhanced authorization services and will include overviews of two emerging open source tools, Grouper and Signet.
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A Home-Grown, Open Source Approach to Self-Service Network Registration and Management

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Title:A Home-Grown, Open Source Approach to Self-Service Network Registration and Management (ID: NCP0551)
Author(s):Mark I. Berman (Williams College) and Ashley W. Frost (Williams College)
Origin:Presented at NERCOMP Conferences (03/08/2005)
Type:Presentations/Speeches
Abstract:Williams College has developed a set of tools for registering and managing computers on its network. The system is geared to self-service and ease of use. The development tools are all open source (or otherwise no cost). We believe this set of applications can be used at other institutions and are in the process of taking it public as an open source application.
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Federated Identity Management: The Shibboleth Approach

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Title:Federated Identity Management: The Shibboleth Approach (ID: NCP0556)
Author(s):Steven T. Carmody (Brown University)
Origin:Presented at NERCOMP Conferences (03/08/2005)
Type:Presentations/Speeches
Abstract:The Shibboleth system simplifies the management of Web-based interinstitutional resource sharing by leveraging campus identity management systems and the trust framework provide by federations. This session will present an overview of Shibboleth and federations, including InCommon, the first U.S. higher education federation. The presentation is sponsored by the NMI-EDIT Consortium of Internet2, EDUCAUSE, and SURA.
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