Authentication Authenticates hosts Authenticates users Authenticates users against Active against Active against Active Directory. Directory. Directory or a custom -Certificates -Username/password database/schema. -Kerberos -Digest -Username/password -Shared key -Passport -Digest -Certificates -Passport -Windows -Certificates -Windows As stated at the beginning of this piece, to get the most out of these tools best to it’s match security capabilities to requirements. If you need non-repudiation, customizable authentication functionality or fine grain security, only WS-Security will satisfy your requirements. WS-Security and WS-Trust are fundamental to WS-Federation, allowing Single Sign On and Identity Management technologies to exist across the internet.
Authentication Authenticates hosts against Active Directory. -Certificates -Kerberos -Shared key Authenticates users against Active Directory. -Username/password -Digest -Passport -Certificates -Windows Authenticates users against Active Directory or a custom database/schema. -Username/password -Digest -Passport -Certificates -Windows As stated at the beginning of this piece, to get the most out of these tools it’s best to match security capabilities to requirements. If you need non-repudiation, customizable authentication functionality or fine grain security, only WS-Security will satisfy your requirements. WS-Security and WS-Trust are fundamental to WS-Federation, allowing Single Sign On and Identity Management technologies to exist across the internet.
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