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E-Authentication Federation Technical Approach
This document provides a description of the technical approach for the E-Authentication Solution. The approach is based on an architectural framework that allows multiple protocols and federation schemes to be supported over time. The approach is presented in terms of use cases. This document is subject to periodic revision and update.

E-Authentication Federation Adopted Scheme
This paper provides an overview of the use of the SAML Artifact Profile in the E-Authentication Initiative. The SAML Artifact Profile is one of the adopted schemes within the E-Authentication architectural framework.

E-Authentication Federation Architecture Interface Specification
This document provides the interface specifications for the SAML Artifact Profile for use with the E-Authentication Solution.


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