Chapter 1, ???The Problem,??? explores the problems with identity
management today. It explores how authentication technologies
evolved into the current practices, showing the historical reasons
for current widespread problems. The chapter introduces
basic concepts such as Internet protocols, types of attacks, introductory
cryptography, authentication technologies, and so on.
Chapter 2, ???Hints Toward a Solution,??? presents the current thinking
about what the ideal authentication system would look like.
The seven laws of identity are described in great depth. The
Identity Metasystem is introduced, and its compliance with the
identity laws is explained in detail. This chapter also provides a
basic introduction to advanced web services and highlights how
the abstract concepts in the Identity Metasystem map to concrete
features in the web services set of speci?¬?cations.
By the end of Part I, you will have a comprehensive view of the
situation: what the problems are we are wrestling with, why
they are here, and how the Identity Metasystem can solve them.
You will also understand the role of Windows CardSpace in the
big picture.
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Part II: The Technology
Part II focuses on Windows CardSpace from a technological
standpoint.
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