Identity Management

Introduction

Introduction

Since 2005/2006 the need for a comprehensive Identity Management solution has been recognised and there have been several associated projects which have begun the process of analysing requirements, researching tools, technologies and prototyping solutions. These are well documented at http://www.projects.ex.ac.uk/iam/ and http://gilead.ex.ac.uk/ and it is assumed that the reader is familiar with the benefits of Identity Management and its importance for the University.

The aim of this project is to build upon the experience and information gathered previously along with latest developments and best of breed tools to deliver an identity management core system which initially supports controlled single sign on access to Electronic Library resources which are Shibboleth enabled.

Identity management:
"Impressive - in an understated way"
Bill Edmunds, 2008