2017 Federal Identity Forum & Homeland Security

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Identity Basics & the National Landscape (Room Session Theater 1, Hall D)

12 Sep 17
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Tracks: Federal Identity Forum, Track A1 - Identity Fundamentals

Whether physical or digital in nature, identity is a collection of information or attributes associated with a specific entity. Identities can be assigned to individuals, legal entities, and assets. What are some of the basic attributes of identity? What are some of the technical elements involved in establishing and authenticating identity? What are the challenges the private sector has faced when interfacing with the public sector around these issues? What are some solutions to the structural barriers and to the private/public interface challenges?