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The Identity Management Design Wiki

Use this site to collect from, or add to, the knowledge about real-world implementations of identification of entities involved in computer networking.

This wiki is organized as a collection of Design Patterns, some of which are just a glossary of terms used, and others which go deeper into the design process. It also contains a few long-form articles on broader subjects.

Getting started on Identity

• The Identity page explores the changing expectations that individuals have towards there identity and privacy.
• The Identity Taxonomy page is a good place to start.
• The Identity Model Overview has a good diagram showing the various places that User Information can be found.
• The Identity Model page shows one good way to enable authentication with no leakage of any User Information.
• The Design Pattern page explains the methodology used for creating pages on this wiki and its foundation in community and privacy.
• The General Theory of Living Systems page goes into the relationship between Carbon-based Life Forms and silicon-based life forms.
• Much of the current effort is directed toward the creation of a Federation Trust Registry.
• The Glossary may be accessed by clicking on the Category link at the bottom of this page.

General information on Wikis

• The page on Building a Wiki describes some of the design choices that were made with this wiki.
• MediaWiki FAQ
• MediaWiki release mailing list