Traditional IAM systems validate access only at login and maintain that trust until a session expires—leaving organizations exposed when user state, credentials, or device posture changes in between. In a Zero Trust world, this model is no longer sufficient.
The Shared Signals Framework (SSF) and the Continuous Access Evaluation Profile (CAEP) introduce a standards-based, interoperable way to exchange real-time security events between identity providers and relying parties. This enables adaptive, continuous access evaluation aligned with modern Zero Trust principles.
This session breaks down the practical implementation of SSF and CAEP:
- Why conventional session-based access control falls short.
- How event types such as session revoked, credential change, assurance-level change, and session presented drive real-time enforcement.
- Architectural patterns for implementing SSF/CAEP in IAM systems.
- Key challenges (e.g., multi-tenant event routing, aud claim modeling, subject scoping) and strategies to overcome them.
- How SSF and CAEP enhance interoperability, reduce lock-in, and strengthen organizational security posture.
- Attendees will leave with a clear understanding of how to integrate SSF and CAEP into identity infrastructures and move toward a continuous, dynamic Zero Trust model.
