AUSTRALIAN ACCESS FEDERATION
Who we are Shared service for R&E Provide the trusted authentication framework for: Universities Education Research organisations
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Types of Service Providers
WHAT WE HAVE BEEN WORKING ON
AAF Tools & Services
Rapid Connect of 2015 AAF services registered via Rapid Connect 68% rapid.aaf.edu.au
IDE (Identity Enhancement) Researcherness Enhancing a users identity ide.aaf.edu.au
SAML Provisioning for Independent Nodes
ECP Enhanced Client or Proxy Access non-web based services ASPERA (high speed file transfer software) – nt/spaceshuttle-0
Our Roadmap priorities
Shib V3 Installer To ensure that AAF IdPs are all rolled out in the ‘same way’: ▪ Reduce impact on support from system admins ▪ No more manual install guide to maintain ▪ Ensure installs are properly secured from day one ▪ Assist with upgrade cycles ▪ Improve AAF support in finding logs/config
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Open ID Connect Open ID Connect
Hosted IdP ASD requirements New Enhanced Discovery Service Improved reporting statistics Next Gen AAF COMING SOON!
ORCID ORCID Open Researcher and Contributor ID AAF Consortium Lead for Australia Provide Consortium Admin support Support on boarding of new members Central support contact for all members
Growing the Federation
Why grow? Connect more organisations Greater reach & value More services