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10.3.3.5 Authentication
For the implementation of authentication to access an application, ACS is the tool that can be used
to accomplish the task. ACS provides authentication service to control the access to the applica-
tion and service. With ACS, the web application and web service can easily authenticate users and
manage users’ permissions. By providing the authentication service, it saves application develop-
ers’ time and effort. If needed, the authentication system can be integrated with an enterprise’s
authentication or a third-party authentication system such as Windows Live ID and Google ID.
e third-party authentication service can be configured in ACS so that ACS trusts the securi