Part 1 - Digital Identity Era: Then

In this part of the book, Chapter 1 covers the evolution of digital identities, from institutional databases and access control lists to advancements in public key cryptography, the rise of the World Wide Web and social networks, biometric identity, IoT, and blockchain as a new identity model. Chapter 2 delves into the distinctions between identity management and access management, clarifying the concepts and their implementation.

This part has the following chapters:

  • Chapter 1, The History of Digital Identity
  • Chapter 2, Identity Management Versus Access Management

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