The Open Identity Framework Don Thibeau, Executive Director, OpenID Foundation (OIDF) Drummond Reed, Executive Director, Information Card Foundation (ICF) V

2 OverviewOverview This presentation introduces the Open Identity Framework, a new open source model for trust frameworks created by the OIDF & ICF It covers: –Why such a model is needed –What principles underlie its design –How the model works –How it will drive adoption of open identity –What next steps the foundations are taking

Third-party identity management Both OpenID and Information Cards address the need for Internet-scale digital identity management Both solve the problem using a third party to assist end- users in identity transactions –Called an “identity service provider” (also “identity provider”, “IdP”, “IP”, “OP”) This sets up the following “trust triangle” for Internet identity transactions 3

4 identity service provider relying party user Terms of Service (TOS) agreement Optional direct trust agreement The “trust triangle”

5 The trust problem The user has a direct trust relationship with both the identity service provider and the relying party The problem is: how can the identity service provider and relying party trust each other? This problem is especially acute: –At Internet scale, where identity service providers and relying parties may not have any pre-existing relationship –With high-value data –With high-assurance transactions

Direct trust agreements do not scale Direct trust agreements are common when an identity service provider and a relying party are close business partners –Airlines and rental car companies They do not scale to large networks, e.g., credit card networks, ATM networks –Requires n 2 trust agreements The solution is often a trust framework –A shared set of policies and agreements 6

7 A trust framework “umbrella” Trust Framework Trust Community identity service provider relying party user

8 Trust framework providers Other industries (credit cards, ATMs) have created global trust frameworks They each use a shared trust framework provider –Visa, Mastercard, AMEX –Cirrus, PLUS The same model can be used for identity

A trust framework for identity 9 Trust framework agreements TOS agreements Trust Framework Provider (TFP) Trust Community (source of a trust framework) assessors & auditors dispute resolvers identity service provider relying party user

Example #1: the US ICAM trust framework 10 Trust Framework Provider US GSA Private-sector identity providers US government websites assessors & auditors dispute resolvers user

US GSA Example #2: the OpenID Society trust framework 11 Trust Framework Provider ? ? user Professional associations Academic publishers assessors & auditors dispute resolvers

12 Websites for PBS shows Example #3: the PBS trust framework Trust Framework Provider US GSA user PBS affiliate stations assessors & auditors dispute resolvers

13 The Open Identity Framework This model is an Internet-scale, open source trust framework model for identity It is a meta-framework where each trust community can specify the requirements of their own trust framework This approach leverages market forces to: –Drive adoption –Drive convergence of specifications for LOA –Introduce specifications for LOP (Levels of Protection) –Engage market pricing for services from assessors, auditors, and dispute resolution service providers

The Open Identity Framework Model 14 Trust framework agreements TOS agreements OIF Trust Framework Provider Identity service providers relying parties Trust Community assessors & auditors 4 4 dispute resolvers 5 5 Trust Community user

15 Range of OIF certification options Self- certification Third-party certification Policy matching  Technical interoperability 

OIF technical interoperability 16 Third-party certification Self-certification identity service providers Technical Certification Listings OIF Trust Framework Provider trust communities relying parties assessors & auditors Technical Interop Requirements

OIF policy matching 17 identity service providers Technical Certification Listings OIF Trust Framework Provider Policy Certification Listings relying parties assessors & auditors trust communities Policy Matching Requirements Third-party certification Self-certification

18 Why will the OIF drive adoption? 1.Efficiency 2.Openness/Transparency 3.Credibility/Accountability 4.Improved user experience

19 Efficiency The OIF makes it easy for anyone of any size to ensure technical interop or policy matching with their choice of profiles Eliminates the n-squared problem of multi-lateral interop or trust agreements Grows the market for everyone –The “network effect for trust”

20 Openness/Transparency Properly implemented, the OIF provides an open, transparent process for trusted identity transactions –Both within and between trust communities Helps protect participants from collusion or anti-trust concerns Anticipates cross-border data protection issues

21 Credibility/Accountability Each participant (trust community, identity service provider, relying party, assessor, auditor, dispute resolver) reinforces the credibility of the entire ecosystem Mutual accountability of all participants Enhanced by government participation –Governments serve as the initial “trust anchors”

22 User experience improvements Increased interoperability of Internet identity across websites More consistent ceremony leads to lower login or transaction abandonment at relying parties Consistent trust mark raises user confidence

Thank you We look forward to working with you 23