The OpenID Foundation Wednesday unveiled a program to certify implementations of its OpenID Connect authentication mechanisms as a step toward ensuring an interoperable identity infrastructure that ...

The future of authentication won't have a killer app, but it's certain to have a set of killer use cases. One-time passwords (OTP), SMS messages, push strategies, and multi-digit codes will fade into ...

Two fast growing standards in the world of identity management are paving the way for the open social web of the future. Earlier this week the final draft spec for OpenID 2.0 was released and, with ...

The OpenID online authentication standard got a massive boost today. Yahoo has announced it intends to adopt OpenID, and will be offering all current Yahoo account holders the chance to upgrade to ...

Chi.mp is OpenID + FriendFeed and the service has been in closed alpha for several months. The big difference between Chi.mp and other identity and streaming services is that it's giving away domains.

What is two-factor authentication, and why do experts say it's the key to better online security? Two-factor authentication—often referred to as two-step authentication and 2FA—is a method for keeping ...