Introducing IAM Online - a new resource for Identity and Access Management

[Rodney Petersen <rpetersen () EDUCAUSE EDU>]

The rationale for colleges and universities having a robust Identity and
Access Management (IAM) program is closely aligned with the privacy and
security interests of security professionals.  Accordingly, EDUCAUSE has
been moving to align its programs and raise the visibility of IAM among
CIO's, security professionals, and others.  EDUCAUSE also recognizes the
importance and value of partnerships, and both Internet2 and InCommon
are recognized as community leaders in the areas of middleware and IAM.
Therefore, I am pleased to announce IAM Online
(www.incommon.org/IAM_Online) - a new monthly series delivering
interactive education on Identity and Access Management brought to you
by the InCommon Federation in cooperation with Internet2 and the
EDUCAUSE Identity and Access Management Working Group. 

The first online seminar will be held next Friday, February 12th, at 1
p.m. ET (see full details below).  Thereafter, IAM Online will be held
on the second Thursday of the month at 1 p.m. ET.  We look forward to
seeing many security professionals participating in this exciting new
program.

-Rodney


IAM Online (www.incommon.org/IAM_Online)

Introduction to Federated Identity Management
Friday, February 12, 2010, 1 p.m. EST / Noon CST / 11 a.m. MST / 10 a.m.
PST

Guest Speaker:
John O'Keefe, Director of Academic Technology and Network Services,
Lafayette College

Abstract:  Join presenter John O'Keefe and learn how Lafayette College
leveraged their existing identity management infrastructures to provide
single sign-on access to resources both on- and off-campus. John will
discuss the value of InCommon Federation participation, including the
security and privacy benefits, particularly in this era of outsourced
services and resources.

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How to Join:

We will use Adobe Connect for slide sharing and the Internet2 eDial
conference call system for audio. If you choose not to call in, you can 
hear the audio via Adobe Connect, but will be able to pose questions
only via chat.

Adobe Connect: http://internet2.acrobat.com/iam-online

Dial-in numbers:
+1-734-615-7474 Preferred (from any phone where long distance has no
additional cost over local or toll-free calling)

+1-866-411-0013 (US/Canada Only and only if above 734- number costs user
more than 800/866 calls; this number costs Internet2 substantially more
than the 734 number and should be avoided if possible)

Access Code: 0189081#

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About IAM Online:
IAM Online includes the essentials of federated identity management, hot
topics from the EDUCAUSE Identity and Access Management Working Group,
and emerging topics in IAM. Experts will provide overviews, answer
questions and lead discussions.

Next Month:
Hot Topics from the EDUCAUSE Identity and Access Management Working
Group will address the challenge of provisioning remote users and the
impact of new regulatory requirements for identity proofing distance
education students. (Thursday, March 11, 1 p.m. EST)


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Rodney J. Petersen
Government Relations Officer & 
Director of Cybersecurity Initiative
EDUCAUSE

1150 18th Street, N.W., Suite 1010
Washington, D.C. 20036
(202) 331-5368 / (202) 872-4200

EDUCAUSE Policy Analysis and Advocacy
www.educause.edu/policy
EDUCAUSE Cybersecurity Initiative
www.educause.edu/security
Identity and Access Management
www.educause.edu/iam <http://www.educause.edu/idm> 
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