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May 7, 2025
In 2024, InCommon celebrated its 20th anniversary—two decades of shaping the trust infrastructure for research and education in the U.S. and beyond. But this milestone was far from a nostalgic glance in the rearview mirror. It became a springboard for bold new directions, collaborative momentum, and foundational work that will define the next 20 years…
May 1, 2025
By Jean Chorazyczewski, InCommon Academy Director IAM Online: May 2025 Speaker Spotlight Have you ever tried to explain to someone outside research and higher education (R&E) why managing digital identities on campus is so complicated? Campuses are complex ecosystems where a single person might be simultaneously a student, staff member, teaching assistant, researcher, and alumnus.…
April 25, 2025
I am pleased to announce an InCommon Federation community consultation for the Assured Access Working Group’s guidance document: Recommendations for REFEDS Assurance Framework 2.0 Implementation for InCommon Identity Providers. This consultation is open through June 6, 2025 at 5 p.m. PDT. (You’ll need to sign into the Internet2 wiki to post your feedback, and we…
Building IT Agility to Power Teaching & Learning Across Institutional Boundaries Multi-institution collaboration is already reshaping higher ed. Download the white paper to see how your organization can be part of what’s next. Download the White Paper Get the One-Page Overview…
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April 14, 2025
By Chris Phillips, Member, Community Architecture Committee for Trust and Identity For over two decades and counting, I have had the privilege of working in the identity and access management (IAM) field, witnessing and participating firsthand in research and education (R&E) trust and identity (T&I) services and their global impact. Our success was, and continues…
February 18, 2025
By: Jean Chorazyczewski, InCommon Academy Director Identity and Access Management in higher education isn’t just about managing identities — it’s about enabling seamless collaboration, securing critical infrastructure, and adapting to an ever-expanding digital ecosystem. Keeping up with IAM challenges can feel like trying to hit a moving target for many institutions that may be juggling…
April 10, 2025
By Iain Oldman – Copywriter, Content Marketing, Internet2 Every spring, identity and access management (IAM) professionals from all corners of the world gather online to share ideas and expertise at InCommon BaseCAMP. The weeklong virtual IAM event presents a unique opportunity for IAM practitioners to learn new skills, solve problems unique to research and higher…
April 9, 2025
By Jody Tracy, Program Manager, InCommon Academy InCommon Hosts Important Community Conversation In response to community requests, InCommon recently brought together 100+ identity and access management (IAM) practitioners and community members in research & education to discuss the challenges and best practices of managing identities and accounts at their institutions. The March 13, 2025 virtual…
The Container Deployment for Grouper package equips technical teams with specialized skills for modern Grouper implementation. This three-course package begins with essential Grouper concepts before focusing on containerization strategies for efficient, scalable deployment. You’ll explore container maturity levels, learn customization techniques, and gain practical experience implementing containerized Grouper environments. Ideal for system administrators and infrastructure…
