“Babysteps”

A series of short papers shedding light on particular complex issues in authentication, identity and privacy.

What are “Babysteps”

“Babysteps” are short papers — we promise they are only ever one page each! — which aim to shed light on particular hot topics in e-authentication. We hope that Babysteps are thought provoking, and that they deepen our collective understanding of certain critical issues.

Babystep 15: Introducing Identity Plurality Babystep 14: Introduction to Privacy Engineering Babystep 13: In defence of Identity silos Babystep 12: Electronic Medic Alert Babystep 11: Electronic pedigree Babystep 10: What's so smart about smartcards? Babystep 9: Authentication Family Tree Babystep 8: A critical look at Bridge CAs

Babystep 7: Smartcards and Prescription Shopping Babystep 6 Smartcards and Provider Fraud Babystep 5: PKI interoperability Babystep 4: Exposing some PKI myths Babystep 3: Biometrics under the microscope Babystep 2: A fresh look at smartcards Babystep 1: PKI in health & welfare