1. Orange ID Selector A Necessary Evolution in Authentication Tools
Historical Approach in Normalization Bodies
 The COT (Circle Of Trust) defines the relationship between the User, The RP (Relying Party) and the IdP (Identity Provider)
Identity
Provider
Relying
Party
A strong relationship exists between one RP and one IdP
The RP addresses one IdP
The user authenticates through one IdP at the RP
User
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2. Orange ID Selector A Necessary Evolution in Authentication Tools
Trends and Needs
 In the real life, a user visits many RPs and have different identities
The User want to keep a simple way to authenticate with their preferred IdP, whatever the RP
The RP want to leverage the diversity of IdPs to grow and maintain its audience…
And has to manage the diversity of different protocols…
One IdP can be in relation with many RPs…
 The selection of the IdP for a user becomes crucial
Identity
Providers
Relying
Party
User
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3. Orange ID Selector What is it ?
What is Orange ID Selector ?
 A graphical tool aimed at facilitating the authentication phase
Identity
Provider
Relying
Party
ISA*
RP addresses easily the majority of main IdPs to increase their audience
IdPs extend their footprint on many RPs
The user uses easily the same tool to access IdPs whatever the RP
Orange ID Selector reconciles the expectations of the 3 actors
User
* ISA: Identity Provider Selection Agent
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