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Learn about AutoSignon, a secure single sign-on solution for Blackboard. Explore implementation details, demo application, and open source project. Discover how this tool simplifies access to Blackboard for authenticated users. Get insights on identity management challenges and industry standards. Perfect for institutions of all sizes!
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AutoSignon - A Reference Implementation of a Secure Single Sign-On Blackboard Building BlockTM Richesh Ruchir, Technical Manager richesh.ruchir@blackboard.com
A Reference Implementation of a Secure Single Signon Blackboard Building Block™ • Introduction • Single Sign-On • Blackboard® Authentication Framework • Introduction to AutoSignon • Implementation Details • Demo Application • Open Source Project • Q & A
Single Sign-On • Identity management is an emerging challenge at many institutions • Existing institutional solutions • CAS, Shibboleth • Industry standards tackling authentication / authorization • OpenID, Basic Learning Tools Interoperability/LTI • Not all institutions are prepared to invest in complex solutions • Smaller institutions may not have a need
Blackboard® Authentication Framework • LDAP • Internal database • Custom authentication mechanism • Built by clients and by Blackboard Consulting Services(sm) • Support for CAS, Shibboleth, and others
Introduction to AutoSignon • Allows users who are authenticated by a trusted system to access the Blackboard platform without needing to log in again (Inbound SSO) • Based on the WebCT CE/Vista Automatic Signon Protocol • Uses a MAC (Message Authentication Code) generated by request parameters and shared secret to validate incoming SSO requests before processing
Demo Application • Reference implementation application
Open Source Project • Available at http://projects.oscelot.org/gf/project/autosignon/
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