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Identity and Access Management Semi-Annual OSS Briefing

The Identity and Access Management (IAM) team completed the first of two Open Source Support Briefings for 2017. This briefing included a collaborative discussion on completed development donated to the IAM open source communities (CAS, Shibboleth, and Grouper) via the OSS program; along with highlights on IAM community events, trends, and activities. The technical presentation suggests recommendations and best practices based on recent development. The briefing wraps up with an open forum allowing for all to engage with their suggestions, ideas, and thoughts on future development.

Summary highlights include:

  • What's new in CAS 5.0.5 and CAS 5.1.0
  • Shibboleth IdP new features:
    • Built-in support for Multi-factor Authentication (MFA) and Duo
    • Password attempt limiting
  • Grouper support for a real-time SQL loader and attestation

For details on this briefing, please see the slide deck located in Slideshare along with a recording that can be found on Unicon'sYouTube channel.

We hope you find this information valuable and useful. Enjoy!

Charise Arrowood

Charise Arrowood

Senior Director, IAM
Charise is an accomplished Executive Director of Business Development with a proven track record at Unicon. With over 20 years of experience in strategic planning, partnership development, and client relations in education. Charise excels in identifying new business opportunities to help K-20 Education & Research Institutions, and forging strong relationships with key stakeholders. Known for her visionary leadership and keen business acumen, Charise plays a pivotal role in collaborating with higher education and research institutions to meet their goals and achieve success.