OpenAthens

OpenAthens is a new access and identity management framework that embraces software tools/libraries, utilities, GUI’s and services. It is underpinned by a new standards based open architecture and provides the following features:

• Open architecture and extensible platform
• Support for multiple federations and federation methods
• Compliant with international standards/protocols
• Seamless migration for existing Athens users
• Future proof
• Connects users with resources securely

What does OpenAthens do today?

• It is the quickest, easiest and lowest cost way to allow users to connect directly to the UK Federation
• It connects users to resources in Shibboleth, SAML and Athens federations
• It allows Service Providers to use the latest technology for connecting to multiple federations.
• It protects local resources