InCommon Assurance Community Wiki

Reading Bronze: Understanding the InCommon Profile (recordings available)

InCommon sponsored a community reading of the Bronze InCommon Assurance Profile to aid in the understanding and intent of the requirements. There were four total calls during Dec. 2013 and Jan. 2014.  The calls have now concluded. Thanks to all who participated for their excellent comments and questions.

Recordings are available at this link.

Assurance Program

Migration of Certified IdP Operators from Version 1.1 to 1.2

• FAQ, Process and Required Documentation 

Specification Documents

• Wiki Markup
  [Identity Assurance Assessment Framework;|^IAAF-V1.2-Feb2013.pdf] Version 1.2 Feb 2013 \[PDF\]

• Wiki Markup
  [Identity Assurance Profiles;|^IAP-V1.2-Feb2013.pdf] Version 1.2 Feb 2013 \[PDF\]

• Alternative Means; Multi-factor Authentication for Silver certification
• DIFFS with 1.1: Framework and Profiles
• Deprecated Versions

Project Status: Shibboleth Identity Provider Enhancements (Multi-Context Broker)

The RFP has been awarded for development of Assurance Enhancements for the Shibboleth Identity Provider. For more information and a project status, see Shibboleth Enhancements - Project Status.

Community Resources

Toolkits

• Auditor

Technical InterOp

• Assurance Technical Implementation Considerations - Draft Guidance for IdPs and SPs.
• See Implementation Examples
• Bronze and Silver AuthnContext Schema

Community Contributions

• Check out the AD and Silver Cookbook, Multi-factor Considerations, and  case studies.
• Assurance Implementation Example from Virginia Tech
• Add your Approach to Supporting the Federal Privacy Requirements
• more community contributions

Webinars

• Open for Business: InCommon Identity Assurance Program (PDF Silde Deck. Webinar recorded February 29, 2012)
• Grab the Bronze and Silver Ring: Identity Assurance Progress (PDF Slide Deck. Webinar recorded June 15, 2011)