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Decentralized Identity Explained

Name: Decentralized Identity Explained
Author: Rohan Pinto
ISBN: 9781804617632

by Rohan Pinto

July 2024

Beginner to intermediate

392 pages

13h 43m

English

Packt Publishing

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Decentralized Identity Explained
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Part 1 - Digital Identity Era: Then
Chapter 1: The History of Digital Identity
What is digital identity?The evolution of digital identitiesInstitutional databasesCharacteristics of institutional databasesAdvantages of institutional databasesDisadvantages of institutional databasesACLsFunctions of ACLs in traditional identity managementDisadvantages of ACLsCircumventing the drawbacks of ACLsPublic key cryptography – the origin of secure public networksThe evolution of public networksThe need for secure communicationThe emergence of PKIComponents of PKIBenefits and applications of PKIDrawbacks of PKISecure public networks and PKIsThe World Wide WebSocial networks – Identity 2.0Biometric identityIoT and the identity of thingsBlockchain – a new model for identitySummary
Chapter 2: Identity Management Versus Access Management
What is identity management?What is meant by access?Access control in generalTraditional access control for web applicationsAccess managementAccess management versus access controls in traditional centralized digital identity systemsAccess management versus access controls in web applicationsThe pitfallsThe pitfalls of traditional identity management systemsThe pitfalls of traditional access management systemsSummary
Part 2 - Digital Identity Era: Now
Chapter 3: IAM Best Practices
An overview of the service components of an IAM systemBuilding a comprehensive IAM strategyUser lifecycle management and secure data-sharing practicesSecure authentication practicesSecurity token-based authenticationAccess control and authorizationSecure data-sharing practicesContinuous monitoring and auditingUser awareness and trainingCompliance and regulatory considerationsIncident response and recovery and processes for regular evaluationRegular evaluation and improvementSummary
Chapter 4: Trust Anchors/Sources of Truth and Their Importance
Sources of truthDefining sources of truthEnsuring data accuracy and consistencyEnhancing identity assuranceEnabling effective identity managementChallenges and considerationsWeb of trustUnderstanding the WoT modelTrust anchors in identity data verificationAdvantages of the WoT model and trust anchorsChallenges and considerationsFuture trends and innovationsEnhancing the WoT model through blockchain infrastructureThe WoT model in the decentralized spaceBlockchain technologyIntegrating blockchain infrastructure into the WoT modelReal-world use casesSummary
Chapter 5: Historical Source of Authority
Practical uses of historical sources of authorityControlling access to the source of authorityACLsSecuring access to sources of truth with ACLsImplementing ACLs for data sourcesAdvantages of ACLs for securing data sourcesBest practices for securing data sources with ACLsCons of using historical sources of truth for verification of identity dataSummary

Chapter 6: The Relationship between Trust and Risk
The impact of trust and riskRisks arising from compromised identityAttacks made on online identity break trustLocal network risksOnline surveillanceBrowser-based web risksSocial engineeringRisk management principles and assessmentsProactive approachRisk identificationRisk assessment and analysisRisk evaluationRisk mitigation strategiesMonitoring and reviewCommunication and collaborationCrisis preparednessRisk assessmentRisk identification methodsQualitative risk assessmentQuantitative risk assessmentRisk heat mapsRisk tolerance and assessmentRisk scenarios and sensitivity analysisRisk ranking and prioritizationRisk mitigation strategiesRisk and trust management roadmapRisk management frameworks for identity networksSummary
Chapter 7: Informed Consent and Why It Matters
What is informed consent?Educating the user about informed consentUnderstanding informed consentLegal and regulatory frameworks for informed consentChallenges and limitations of informed consentImproving informed consentThe future of informed consentThe re-purposed data problemPrivacy by designThe Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA)The role of consent in other jurisdictionsChallenges to meaningful informed consentAlternatives to consentEnforcement models in informed consentThe future of privacySummary
Chapter 8: IAM – the Security Perspective
IAM security fundamentalsIAM principalsAccess control models and frameworksIdentity governance and administrationIdentity lifecycle managementThreat detection and IAM securitySecurity information and event managementRepercussions of a weak SIEM systemCompliance and regulatory considerationsImportance of compliance in IAMKey regulations and compliance frameworksChallenges and risks in IAM complianceFuture trends in IAM complianceEmerging technologies in IAM securityChallenges and future directions in IAM securitySummary
Part 3 - Digital Identity Era: The Near Future
Chapter 9: Self-Sovereign Identity
Introduction to SSIWhy SSI mattersCryptography in SSICryptographic techniquesPublic and private keysDigital signaturesVerifiable credentialsBlockchain and DLT in SSIRole of blockchain in SSIDLTsData storage and decentralizationDIDsUsage of DIDs in the SSI spaceDID methodsDID resolution and resolution protocolsThe SSI ecosystemSSI stakeholdersSSI interoperabilityImportance of interoperabilitySSI in a multi-SSI networkSSI and regulatory complianceGDPR and data protectionCompliance frameworksLegal challengesFuture trends in SSIEmerging technologiesScalability and performance improvementsSSI in a post-quantum worldSSI and blockchain scalabilityScalability challengesLayer-2 solutionsFuture scaling optionsUse of tokens in SSIRole of tokensToken standardsSSI wallets and tokensSSI and identity in IoTIoT and identitySSI in the IoTSecurity challengesEthical and philosophical implications of SSIEthical considerationsPhilosophical implicationsIndividual empowermentChallenges and risks in SSI implementationAdoption challengesRegulatory risksTechnological threatsSummary
Chapter 10: Privacy by Design in the SSI Space
PbD in SSIThe value of PbDPbD frameworksSafeguarding data in the digital ageUser-centric privacy controlsConsent managementData reductionSelective disseminationSecurity best practicesThreats and mitigationsSummary
Chapter 11: Relationship between DIDs and SSI
DIDs as the backbone of SSIDIDs and SSI relationship basicsEmerging DID methods and innovationsDevelopment of new DID methodsRelevance of new DID methodsNeed for the standardization of DID methodsDistributed identity issuers and verifiersBasics of verifiable credentials and digital identityUnderstanding verifiable credentialsKey components of verifiable credentialsPrivacy and security considerationsPotential benefits and concernsThe road aheadEnhancing privacy and securityTechnological challenges and future directionsSummary
Chapter 12: Protocols and Standards – DID Standards
The need for standardsWhat do standards and protocols entail?What do standards address?What do protocols address?DID standards and protocolsThe impact on the DID ecosystemW3C DID standardsAnatomy of a DIDDID methodsDID documentsDID universal resolverDecentralized trustPrivacy by designProactive not reactive; preventative not remedialPrivacy as the default settingPrivacy embedded into designFull functionality – positive-sum, not zero-sumEnd-to-end security – full life cycle protectionVisibility and transparencyRespect for user privacyVerifiable credentialsKey components of verifiable credential standardsW3C Verifiable Credentials Data ModelExamples of implementing VCsSummary
Chapter 13: DID Authentication
Traditional authenticationLightweight Directory Access ProtocolKerberosOAuth 2 and OIDCUnderstanding the OAuth 2.0 authorization modelSecurity Assertion Markup LanguageDID authentication protocolsImplementing DID authenticationCore methodologies in DID authenticationStrategies for implementing DID authenticationReal-world examples and case studiesPaving the way for a decentralized identity frontierSecurity and privacy considerationsThe pillars of DID securityPrivacy-first designSecurity challengesPrivacy challengesOngoing developments and initiativesSummary
Chapter 14: Identity Verification
Historical evolution of identity verificationThe birth of trust and recognitionSeals, signatures, and scrollsMedieval guilds and the advent of credentialsRenaissance and early modern periodThe birth of photographyThe rise of identification documentsThe digital ageSelf-sovereign identity in the digital landscapeChallenges and opportunitiesChallenges in traditional identity verificationTechnological innovations in identity verificationMapping identity in unique traitsA pocketful of identityEmpowering individuals in the digital realmeID and government-backed initiativesRegulation frameworks and standardizationCatalyzing cross-border collaborationOpen standards and interoperabilityContinuous authenticationThe cognitive revolutionDigital signatures and cryptographyQuantum computing and beyondNavigating the cosmic seas of identity verificationDigital ID verification is a war on identity theftBiometrics as the sentinel of identityLeveraging AI as the architect for efficiencyBlockchains redefining the battlefieldRegulatory constellationsBiometric identity verificationFacial recognition extensive usageBlockchain and identity verificationPrivacy and security enhancementsBlockchain-based identity verificationReal-world applicationsSummary
Part 4 - Digital Identity Era: A Probabilistic Future
Chapter 15: Biometrics Security in Distributed Identity Management
Principles of biometric security in DIAMCryptography as a guardian of privacyBalancing security and privacySecuring biometrics with blockchainSmart contracts – self-executing agreements enforcing securityBuilding blocks of secure identityScalability, interoperability, and regulatory complianceMechanisms for biometric authenticationThe pillars of identity verificationChallenges and considerationsReal-world applications of biometrics in DIAMTransforming financial services with KYCBlockchain solutions for patient identityEmerging technologies and trends in biometricsAI and machine learning in biometricsSecure biometric template protectionSummary
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Overview

Master the principles of decentralized identity and its role in transforming digital security with this comprehensive guide. Learn about crucial topics like self-sovereign identity, distributed ledgers, informed consent, and privacy-enhancing practices in identity frameworks.

What this Book will help me do

Understand the importance and implementation of decentralized identity for enhanced security and privacy.
Gain knowledge of IAM (Identity and Access Management) frameworks and their integration with decentralized technologies.
Learn about concepts like trust anchors, risk relationships, and DID (Decentralized Identifiers).
Acquire skills in implementing and using protocols and standards relevant to decentralized identity projects.
Explore biometric-based authentication and other verification mechanisms for enhancing identity trust.

Author(s)

None Pinto is an expert in cybersecurity with years of experience in digital identity development. With a passion for explaining complex concepts, None has authored several works that have empowered professionals to harness cutting-edge technologies. The author takes a pragmatic approach to bridge theory and practical application.

Who is it for?

This book is tailored for cybersecurity professionals and IAM designers seeking to expand their understanding of decentralized identity. Its content is accessible to those with foundational knowledge in secure identity systems. Readers aiming to improve corporate security strategies or design modern user-oriented identity solutions will find this book exceedingly valuable.

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