Internet SSO: Build or Buy

More often than not, today's economy stipulates that the lowest cost solution to satisfy a given business challenge should be utilized. When considering the options for deploying Internet Single Sign-On, User Account Management and Identity-Enabled Web Services, building an in-house solution may at first appear to be the most viable option. In actuality it could be more expensive, time consuming and risky than deploying a commercial product. The presenter will explore the advantages and pitfalls of various approaches to solving the Internet Identity challenge from the perspectives of standards, security, cost, risk and company policy.