The Many Faces of Identity - Understanding Authentication and Security Challenges

Explore the complex landscape of digital identity and authentication in this 50-minute conference talk from YOW! Australia 2023. Delve into the multifaceted challenges surrounding website naming, certificate acquisition, browser trust mechanisms, and user authentication. Examine the current state of Internet authentication deployment and uncover surprising issues in various aspects of digital identity. Learn about the potential role of blockchain technology in addressing identity and authentication concerns, and compare it to existing solutions. Gain insights from Radia Perlman, a Fellow at Dell Technologies, as she dissects topics such as DNS names, user authentication, Public Key Infrastructure (PKI), trust models, and certificate expiration. Engage with thought-provoking discussions on network security, cybersecurity, and the future of digital identity management.

Intro
What is "identity"?
Names
DNS name
User authentication
PKI: Public Key Infrastructure
Standards
Trust models for PKI
Certificate expiration rant
Blockchain to the rescue?
Final rant
Outro