Top firms test interoperability of final SSF and CAEP
The OpenID Foundation and hosting partner FIDO Alliance brought together implementers of the newly finalized Shared Signals Framework (SSF) and Continuous Access Evaluation Profile (CAEP) specifications to demonstrate interoperability at the Authenticate 2025 conference in Carlsbad, California, earlier this month (October 13-15, 2025). The Shared Signals Framework (SSF) and Continuous Access Evaluation Profile (CAEP) enable […]
OIDF applauds new FIDO and Shared Signals whitepaper
The OpenID Foundation welcomes the publication of a new whitepaper from the FIDO Alliance that examines how FIDO authentication and the Shared Signals Framework (SSF) work together to address enterprise security challenges. We recognize the significant effort by the FIDO Enterprise Deployment Working Group to illustrate how aligned our specifications are, and we welcome the […]
PRESS RELEASE: OpenID Foundation finalizes global standards for real-time identity security
Industry wide adoption of standardized security event sharing now possible. Three specifications to enable instant security coordination across all connected systems worldwide. This crucial development will make Zero Trust architectures achievable at global scale. San Ramon, CA, 16 September 2025 – The OpenID Foundation (OIDF), a global leader in open identity standards, has approved […]
How SSF/CAEP and STIX/TAXII Secure Different Fronts
By Shared Signals Framework WG Contributor, Apoorva Deshpande, Okta In the realm of cybersecurity, there are two critical sets of frameworks that serve distinct yet vital roles in how organizations share and act upon security information – the Shared Signals Framework (SSF), with its Continuous Access Evaluation Protocol (CAEP), and the Trusted Automated eXchange of […]
Three Shared Signals Final Specifications Approved
The OpenID Foundation membership has approved the following three specifications as an OpenID Final Specifications: OpenID Shared Signals Framework: https://openid.net/specs/openid-sharedsignals-framework-1_0-final.html OpenID CAEP: https://openid.net/specs/openid-caep-1_0-final.html OpenID RISC: https://openid.net/specs/openid-risc-1_0-final.html A Final Specification provides intellectual property protections to implementers of the specification and is not subject to further revision. These three Final Specifications are the product of the OpenID Shared […]
Juggling with fire made easier: Provisioning with SCIM
Mike Kiser and Jen Schreiber Beyond the immediate promise of the Shared Signals Framework in managing live sessions through CAEP events, an event-based approach offers a compelling path forward for addressing longer-term identity challenges. One such challenge is identity lifecycle management, or provisioning and deprovisioning. Challenges of provisioning Many underestimate the challenges of provisioning; for […]
How AuthZEN, and Shared Signals & CAEP complement each other
Most cyber attacks leverage identities. These standards are our best defense against such attacks. Co-authored by Atul Tulshibagwale, CTO of SGNL, Co-chair of Shared Signals Working Group, and Corporate Board Member of OpenID Foundation, and Omri Gazitt, co-founder & CEO of Aserto and co-chair of AuthZEN Working Group. These days, most cyber attacks compromise employee […]
Shared Signals Framework: The Blueprint for Modern IAM Part 1 of 4
Author: Sean O’Dell The December 2024 Gartner IAM CAEP Interop event in Dallas was a huge success with numerous companies showcasing their adoption, continued investment and interest in the Shared Signals Framework. That said, it is time to release this series of blog posts diving deeper into Shared Signals and its applicability in the greater […]
AuthZEN & Shared Signals in the Gartner IAM 2025 spotlight
An intense and unforgettable two days for the OpenID Foundation The OpenID Foundation was again invited to lead cutting-edge interoperability demonstrations at the March 2025 Gartner Identity & Access Management Summit in London this week. This time, two Working Groups, Shared Signals and AuthZEN, had a presence. The demand for our sessions far exceeded expectations, […]
Call for Participation: Demonstrate Interoperability of your CAEP Implementations
Published December 21, 2023, revised January 6, 2024. Note: The deadline for indicating interest in the CAEP Interoperability Event has been extended from January 6, 2024 to January 12, 2024. The OpenID Foundation, in partnership with Gartner, would like to invite you to participate in an interoperability event where different implementers can demonstrate the compatibility […]