Q. What is an access management federation?

Answer...

An access management federation is a trusted framework that enables secure, single sign-on access to digital resources across different organizations.

It typically includes:

  • A technical framework: Service providers (e.g. publishers) and identity providers (e.g. universities) agree to exchange encrypted user attributes using a common protocol, such as SAML.
  • A trust authority: This ensures that when a user logs in through their institution, the service provider can trust they are a valid and authorized member of that organization.

This system makes it easier for users to access content with their institutional credentials, while helping service providers verify access rights securely and efficiently.

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