RE: [dss] Call for claimed identity scenarios

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Nick Pope <>
Date
2003-11-03T18:29:33+00:00
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RE: [dss] Call for claimed identity scenarios
Rich,

This is similar to the scenario which I just posted.  Except I was
considering that a different form of authentication may be required.  I do
not believe that KeyInfo would necessarily authenticate my identity.

Nick

> -----Original Message-----
> From: Rich Salz [mailto:]
> Sent: 03 November 2003 18:29
> To: Hal Lockhart
> Cc: 
> Subject: Re: [dss] Call for claimed identity scenarios
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>
> I think that ClaimedIdentity is misleading.  Or I don't undestand the
> proposed semantics.
>
> I believe the intent is indicate that a role-based key should be used to
> perform the signature, rather than the default key associated with the
> authenticated client.  In other words, while I might authenticate as
> "Ken Lay" I will be signing the auditor's report using the "corporate
> officer" key.
>
> If that interpretation is right, then I think ClaimedIdentity should be
> UseKey/ds:KeyInfo instead.
> 	/r$
>
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