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Issues of collaborating in a Shibboleth FE/HE trust environment. Graham Mason KC-ROLO. Our view of the Shibboleth world. General Issues. Complex staff hierarchy Linking with network managers, schools, LEA’s Institutional risk Lack of trust in Shibboleth federation model
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Issues of collaborating in a Shibboleth FE/HE trust environment Graham Mason KC-ROLO
General Issues • Complex staff hierarchyLinking with network managers, schools, LEA’s • Institutional riskLack of trust in Shibboleth federation model • Time/Resources/MoneyStaffing, implementation/maintenance • FE/HE Service provider ratio
Technical Issues • Technical expertise requiredSystem install/maintenance may require skills not present in IT department • Multiple attribute storesLinking AA to user store(s) is easier said than done • Integrity of attributesAttributes need to be accurate • Security concernsIs it really safe?
The way forward • National federation – Sparta • Regional Shibboleth support teams • Institutional staff training • Have more Shibboleth aware resources