The OpenID Foundation has created a test and self-certification program for OpenID Connect protocol implementations to stimulate interoperability, deployment and robustness of these implementations. The certification suite can be used to certify both Relying Parties and Provider implementations against the OpenID Connect protocol specifications. This presentation provides an introduction into the OpenID Foundation and the OpenID Connect self-certification program and will cover the following topics:
- what is the OpenID Foundation and how does it compare to other standardization organizations
- what is OpenID Connect, how does it relate to consumer identity and why is certification important
- what is self-certification and how does it contribute to safety and privacy of consumer identity data on the Internet
